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    Blankets, Pillows, Mattress Pads

    I have a Basic Cadet heading to Jack's Valley in a couple days. Today during his Doolie Day Out calls he requested that we bring a hammock for him to use after A-Day. Does anyone have any experience about what hammocks would be good? How do they hang them up/ what do they attach them to? I...
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    NHS

    You could explain this in the 'Additional Information' essay.
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    "Competitive" Status

    I believe that unless he went to SS, he would now need to wait until the regular cycle opens up to finish he application. I could be wrong & someone with more experience can correct me. After my DS went to SS last summer('16) his application opened up a little earlier than than the regular...
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    Squadron Assignments

    My DS is in Cobra.
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    Basic Training Questions

    Thank you for sharing that we can disable any photos. I just went into our account and unchecked the "Print Photos" box. I totally missed this when signing up for the account. That will save me from having to send out a group email informing his family/friends to not send photos through this...
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    Basic Training Questions

    I will definitely email all the people on our account and share this information with them. I think I'll title it DO NOT SEND ANY PICTURES. Thank you Capri120 for sharing this.
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    Basic Training Questions

    I understand and support following the rules set up for our cadets & definitely don't want to do anything to draw extra attention to my incoming 2021 basic cadet. I have signed up for the Write2them service for his time in BCT which I think will be a great way for family & friends to support &...
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    Graduating early, still to young to apply to SA-best thing to do during this gap year?

    I am a proud mom of a new USAFA 2021 appointee. When our family took our DS to our states appointee luncheon, put on by our Parent Group yesterday, our DD, age 13 and a current freshman is high school, became so inspired that on the car ride home she emphatically stated that she intends to go...
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    injury

    Did you mean I Day? I hope for this appointee it really is R Day because as a nurse I don't see that as an issue. Having a complete fracture ready to go for the activity expected by I-day is a much different thing.
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    New to the process

    So many great responses already. I would add if possible, look into having your son go to Boys State the summer before his senior year. See if you have an American Legion Post near you & talk to them about how they chose their Boys State representatives. Boys State looks really good on SA...
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    Bank accounts

    Yes, sending a picture of the front AND BACK of the driver's license is important! We lucked out with a customer service representative that stressed this to him. So glad your DS was finally able to open his USAA account.
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    Bank accounts

    Have you tried directly calling the USAA branch office located by the Academy? If not, I would call them, explain your situation & ask if they could help you. I believe their direct number is 719-244-9041.
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    What I wish I'd known

    AZ2021- Thank you for sharing your experience for upcoming applicants. Many times hearing these kinds of things from one's peers sinks in more than hearing it from us 'old fogey' people.
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    A Parent's Guide to Year One at USAFA

    Thank you Daretodream- as a mom of a c/o 2021 cadet, I really appreciate this. Question regarding A-day food. How do we as parents know if we need to bring food(picnic) like you did or if the squad has the food taken care of?
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    Bank accounts

    Hooray! I am so happy you were finally able to get to the right person and get your account set up. One less thing to have to do later.
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    Bank accounts

    First, my family already has a USAA relationship, if you will. We have credit cards, our home & auto insurance through them. Our DS is on our auto insurance policy - in addition he already had a minors savings account and investments through USAA so that might have made it slightly easier, but...
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    Duffle Bag or Backpack on I-Day?

    tex2021- No problem.
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    Duffle Bag or Backpack on I-Day?

    Tex2021-this year's Instructions to Appointees, page 11 says " You are also encouraged to bring molded cleats with you to the Academy. Many Intramural activities are played outdoors and the use of molded cleats will allow you to maintain your footing. Only molded cleats are authorized. Do not...
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    USMA 2021 Appointment Thread

    Thank you so very much!!
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    USMA 2021 Appointment Thread

    How do I get a hold of Manuella Pop? I would love to get some scarves made!
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