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    Band Co.

    DS was Band Company at KP. Four years of HS Band showed on his transcript, and his application also showed four years of Drama Club. He knew he was doomed.:p He also wanted to do track and field, and when he did his overnight visit before he was accepted he was paired with a Mid in Band Co...
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    Usmma vs nrotc

    Just a note: The Navy may have very different ideas for you other than being a ship's engineer. DS the Ensign isn't in the engine room.
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    Usmma vs nrotc

    Pretty close to DS's story. He started out in high school talking Annapolis, but also talking about studying Marine Engineering. His uncle (retired Navy) told him about KP. He visited, loved the place, and never looked back at Annapolis. Still, he entered KP with the idea of commissioning...
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    Parent's weekend 2006

    DogCarbon, I wish you and DS the best. My youngest would dearly love to follow in his older brother's footsteps, but he has an asthma diagnosis and, although it's well controlled, it's doubtful that he'd qualify medically. However, we're talking up SUNY Maritime....:smile:
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    June Ball / Festivities

    The June Ball is formal - tuxedo or suit for men, cocktail dress (some gowns) for women. The cruise is more casual - lots of polos/slacks for men, slacks/blouse for women.
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    June Ball / Festivities

    I can speak only to 2013's graduation weekend - I know the schedule has changed a bit this year. Lots of family members went on the dinner cruise - but it's not cheap. Family members also went to the June Ball; however, DH and I didn't stay very late.
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    A few questions...

    Hope I can help a bit. With an education at KP, you earn a Coast Guard license as a 3rd Assistant Engineer any tonnage or a 3rd Assistant Mate any tonnage. You can work for a variety of commercial companies including river transit, global transport, offshore industry (i.e., oil rigs). You can...
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    Indoc Questions (and more)

    Shawn - It varies, I think depending on the football schedule (there will be a home game for PW). My son's was Labor Day weekend, but other classes have gone to the second weekend in September.
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    Indoc Questions (and more)

    Congrats to your brother! Indoc is at the beginning of July, but I can't find a specific date either. Last year it July 2; for my son (class of 2013) it was July 9. Plebe candidates are expected to report around 0730; once they enter O'Hara Hall, they will not have further contact with family...
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    Graduation Week

    DS was a 2013. I can add my two cents, although I realize the schedule is different this year. Paramount recommendation: take your cue from your mid. They will know what they want to do and which events they want you involved. 1. 2014 reports on 6/18 and walks on 6/21. Do they spend those...
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    Southern Discomfort: U.S. Army seeks removal of Lee, ‘Stonewall’ Jackson honors

    There actually is a monument honoring Arnold at the Saratoga National Battlefield. The twist on the memorial is that it does not name Arnold. The monument is a plain soldier's boot, with this inscription: "Erected 1887 By JOHN WATTS de PEYSTER Brev: Maj: Gen: S.N.Y. 2nd V. Pres't...
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    Active or reserve duty after USMMA?

    Active Duty should be approached the same way you would approach any other job opportunity. You need to apply for it, and the service branch can accept or reject you.
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    Naval Training

    DS decided to take a commission as a SWO. Recently his ship's Chief Engineer was giving instructions to several new Ensigns - looked at DS and said "You're from Kings Point. You know all this already.":thumb:
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    New Navy Mom and Christmas

    Thanks so much - it's most appreciated. I think I'll be okay sending to the ship's FPO address for now.
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    Class of 2018 hopefuls... Anyone hearing anything yet from KP Admissions?

    Congratulations, and welcome to the roller coaster.:biggrin:
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    New Navy Mom and Christmas

    DS is based in Japan. He hasn't been there long and right now is working on housing. In fact, right now he's out at sea and we're not sure when his housing will be finalized. I have his Christmas presents ready to ship, and I have his ship's FPO address. Can I sent a package to him care of...
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    "Captain Phillips" Movie rating

    KP - I'm going to respectfully disagree with you on this one. DS sailed with Phillips for two months during his sea year, saw the movie, and in his words found it "awesome." He's not a Phillips worshiper by any stretch of the imagination and he certainly caught his share of "glitches" in the...
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    USMMA Questions

    DS did his internship aboard USS Wasp in July last year. Some of the overhead shots of USS Boxer in the current movie "Captain Phillips" are actually USS Wasp, her sister ship, filmed while DS was aboard.:thumb:
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    Congressional Interview Coming Up!

    I'm not a KP grad - son is - but my thought as a woman in a profession is to go with a skirt suit, not a pantsuit. Even in this day and age, there are folks who do not like seeing women in pantsuits. (I had a boss once who expressly told us not to wear pants to work.:eek:) Also, at graduation...
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    Prospective DHS Secretary Thad Allen

    I've met Jeh Johnson on several occasions and, although I'm not generally a Barack Obama supporter, I think Obama made a great choice. Yes, he's a lawyer - but he has a great understanding of national defense. I think DHS is in much better hands now.
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