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  1. Mikeandcris

    Grass roots programs

    Many parents clubs host Grass Roots programs wherein interested high school students and their parents are invited to a gathering hosted by the local parent club in order for students to meet current cadets...and for prospective candidate parents to meet parents of current or graduated cadets...
  2. Mikeandcris

    Parent Clubs

    To the class of 2019 and their parents, there are approximately 90 Parent Clubs spread throughout the country. Your appointee has or will soon receive a privacy release form. Until the Academy receives it, the Academy can not notify the respective Parent Clubs about an appointee living...
  3. Mikeandcris

    Donating to the Academy

    Can someone please explain the difference between the various organizations seeking donations on behalf of the Academy? There is the AOG, the Endowment, the Rando Fund, the General Fund(?) and even the Denver Airport USO to name a few. I want to donate and support the Academy, specifically...
  4. Mikeandcris

    Rental cars for graduation and Parents Weekend

    My annual bit of advice for parents traveling to graduation and/or Parents Weekend. Rental car rates from Denver Int'l Airport are exorbitant if you book early (like 6-4 months ahead.) Prices drop as you get closer to the event. I've been watching rental cars for May's graduation. As of...
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    AF/Navy game cancelled

    Parent Club Presidents just received this notice from the Academy: "As of now, the Air Force Falcons will not be travelling to Annapolis for the game with Navy. A USAFA Press Release will be going out shortly. We are all disappointed the game will not be played as scheduled."
  6. Mikeandcris

    Ring Dance...Congrats to RTB Class of 2014

    Congratulations to the Class of 2014! Tonight is the Ring Dance when rising seniors first get their class rings. Congratulations also to all the parents, family members, peers, coaches, counselors, and everyone else who had some part, either large or small, in shaping these fine men and women...
  7. Mikeandcris

    Visiting for Army v USAFA game

    We are USAFA parents and just made reservations to fly to NYC and see the Army v USAFA game in Nov. We plan to see the campus on Friday afternoon and the game on Saturday. Can anyone share some tips, advice, or suggestions about visiting West Point and seeing a game there? This will be our...
  8. Mikeandcris

    When is Acceptance Day

    Quick Question: What day is Acceptance Day? Thanks, Mike
  9. Mikeandcris

    Parents Clubs

    All 2016 parents on this forum are strongly encouraged to seek out the Parents Club in your area. Your ALO should have contact information. Also, most clubs will be hosting a pre-I-Day event or picnic for incoming appointees and their families. For example, in Northern California our club...
  10. Mikeandcris

    Recognition!!!

    Recognition begins Thursday March 15. When it's completed sometime on Saturday, the class of 2015 will be "recognized" as upperclassmen. Among other things, this means being able to wear civilian clothes, actually wearing your backpack on your back rather than carrying it in your left...
  11. Mikeandcris

    Traveling to West Point

    We're USAFA parents and just returned from football game against Army. First, kudos to Army's team, fans, etc who we met...everyone was first class. And yes, it should have been 28-0 at half. We're thinking of visiting West Point next year to see the USAFA game. Can some of you provide some...
  12. Mikeandcris

    Parents Clubs

    We're members of the local parents club. We've been members for one year and are curious about other parents experiences with their clubs. Is your club active? What kinds of events to you hold? How many cadets are represented and do you have an equal representation for each class. We're...
  13. Mikeandcris

    Procedure for medical care when home on leave.

    What's the procedure for getting medical attention when home on leave? Our DS says he's pretty sure there's a number to call for Tricare authorization. Says it's on their leave papers, but I don't have them in front of me & need to give advice to another parent.
  14. Mikeandcris

    Air Bases after C3C

    I understand most cadets between their soph and junior years spend a few weeks at an air force base. Which bases? Are there a handful of bases used each year or do the locations change? How many cadets are at a base at one time? Are all bases in the continental US or do some visit air...
  15. Mikeandcris

    Any information on accident in Miss?

    I just saw a story on Drudge entitled "77 Cadets hospitalized after lightning strike" in Hattiesberg, Mississippi. Thankfully the story says no one was seriously injured, but it doesn't say if they are Academy cadets (how many other folks are called air force cadets?).
  16. Mikeandcris

    Late Starter

    I've been asked to give advice to a young man who is interested in the Academy; however, I'm at a loss as to suggesting his best options. He is graduating from high school this month. He has never applied to the Academy and figured he was too late until he learned that the cut off age for...
  17. Mikeandcris

    Jump

    Can someone please describe the summer "Jump" program? How long are the classes each day, what is taught, is there PT along with it, when do the first jumps occurr, and how many jumps can you expect (if the weather cooperates?) Any other details would be appreciated...thanks.
  18. Mikeandcris

    Brand new Second Lieutenants

    What is the pay/salary of a second lieutenant and does that new pay grade start immediately upon graduation? How long do the graduates have until they report to their new assigments and is there any "common" or traditional group vacation or activity that most of the graduates do together...
  19. Mikeandcris

    Congrats class of 2014

    The freshman class has finished their first year and will finally have cadets newer than them in just 40 or so days. You all are due a very hearty congratulations from all of us who are following your progress. (And of course congrats to all the other classes!) (Doesn't it seem like...
  20. Mikeandcris

    Reports of Fountain Jumpers

    Our son reports that firsties have been spotted jumping into the fountains the last couple days. Perhaps someone can fill us in on this tradition...is it after the last class or last final of your senior year. When did it start?
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