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DH and I were looking through a small canvas bag with drawstring from his family. He pulled out an old, fragile copy of 1942 "Bugle Notes" from West Point that had been his uncles. His uncle graduated in 1945 (yes, due to the WWII, they accelerated the cadets). Unfortunately, his uncle was...

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this-day-history-march-16-1802-united-states-military-academy-established-west-point

In case you have not seen this, make sure you or your young folks are aware: https://www.foxnews.com/us/scam-targeting-new-army-troops-costs-soldiers-thousands-service-warns

https://www.military.com/coast-guard-birthday

https://www.kmbc.com/article/navy-helicopter-crashes-in-ocean-2021/37448834 Prayers for the missing members to be found - alive.

An article from USAFA about the composition of the class of 2025. https://www.usafa.edu/news/basic-cadet-training-breakdown-nearly-30-of-academys-class-of-25-are-women/

Didn't see a report on this yet, so thought I would post this news story. https://www.kmbc.com/article/developing-leaders-of-character-new-commandant-taking-over-at-west-point/35489602

All personnel are safe, thank goodness. https://www.foxnews.com/us/navy-surveillance-plane-crashes-in-virginia-crew-bails-out-ok

For anyone around the Kansas City area, or even willing to travel a bit: https://www.kmbc.com/article/they-represent-our-future-golf-tournament-supporting-local-cadets-midshipmen/33269615

A bit of humor especially for the 2024 parents...

Four aircraft crashes and two deaths in just a few short weeks. Prayers for the families and friends. https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-air-force-f-16-jet-crash

https://www.foxnews.com/us/wwii-marine-vet-beats-coronavirus I have known Max for over four years; he has always been a "fire cracker". It has always been a treasure to speak with and listen to him. I hope to have more times in the near future to do so.

This could get complicated: https://www.usafa.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2133334/dean-of-faculty-graduation-update/

Just received a message from a C1C at USAFA: "I'm hearing parents groups are panicking and telling everyone to contact their kids. I'm fine. Cannot release any information. Maybe tell the parents groups to calm down because they're robbing the family of their appropriate notification." QUIT...

See the Supe's latest for the cadets remaining at the Academy: https://www.usafa.edu/app/uploads/Team-USAFA-7.pdf

For all 2024 appointees and even those still waiting and hopeful...here is the Appointee Instructions booklet: http://www.usafa.edu/app/uploads/2024-Appointee-Handbook_Print.pdf Best of luck.

https://www.usafa.edu/news/air-force-academy-to-begin-early-release-of-cadets/ Spring break doesn't start until 21 March, but, most are being released early. Firsties stay; other three classes going home.

Praying for the pilots, their friends and families. https://www.kswo.com/2019/11/21/two-airmen-killed-crash-vance-air-force-base-enid-okla/

Not only did the President stay to shake the hands of every graduating cadet, he also saluted each and every one. He did not depart until the hats and Thunderbirds flew. Congratulations to all the Class of 2019!!! :jump1...

Not sure if this is the best place to post this information, but I will start here. Since the Parents' club presidents only receive new appointee information from those who sign a personal information release form, they rarely have a listing with contact info off all appointees in their areas...