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    Federal Budget and the impact to USAFA

    Here is the list of eliminated majors according to this article...(http://www.usafa.af.mil./news/story.asp?id=123402336) 1. Basic Sciences 2. Biochemistry 3. Materials Chemistry 4. General Engineering 5. Environmental Engineering 6. Humanities 7. Philosophy 8. Social Science 9...
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    A BIG THANK YOU to Christcorp!!!

    Our son is now a C1C. I have also found Christcorp's contributions to this forum extremely helpful in understanding the USAFA and Air Force experience from both a cadet and parent viewpoint (there is no prior military service in our family). So I would also like to also take a moment to say...
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    Fate of NCAA gymnastics, boxing, fencing and rifle team

    Interesting that USAFA opened a beautiful new (and large) fencing gym just two years ago. That was not an insignificant capital investment. Strange that they would spend all that money on a sport that they could potentially cut just two years later.
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    Job Assignments

    Our firstie son had the same story about his squadron CS24 (Phantoms). Only about three cadets did not get their first choices and those cadets got their second choices. Congratulations to all the firsties for all their hard work...and their patience as they had a very long wait to find out...
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    "Casual Duty" for 2nd Lieutenants

    Great job, falcongirl! We just found out our son got a pilot slot today too. He's wanted to be a military pilot since he was a kid. As a parent it's amazing to see your own child have a dream and work hard to achieve it.
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    "Casual Duty" for 2nd Lieutenants

    I have a question about the "casual duty" that some (all?) UPT bound USAFA graduates (2nd Lieutenants) are assigned before their pilot training begins. Is this duty at the base at which they will ultimately be taking their pilot training or is it somewhere else? Our firstie son is trying to...
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    No More Public AirShows

    Actually, $667 million / year in total military ad spending really isn't too unusual of a number compared to major corporations. The biggest advertiser in the U.S., Procter & Gamble, spends $5 billion / year with revenues of $82.6 billion...
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    Athlete Recruitment

    Our son is currently a C2C and was a recruited athlete for fencing. As a high school sophomore we attended the NCAA fencing championships. During a break in the action we went up and introduced ourselves to the USAFA head coach. It definitely helped that our son had just finished 8th out of 196...
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    The what is "Fun" about USAFA?

    I think your question is totally legit. If you’re not having fun at least every once in awhile – even at an institution like USAFA – then what’s the point? I went to the University of Illinois so I can’t personally relate, but our son is now a C2C at USAFA. I’m sure our definitions of...
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    notifications

    Our C2C son (class of 2014) who was a recruited athlete (fencing) was fortunate to receive an LOA three years ago. The date on his LOA letter was November 10. I clearly recall that when we were on Christmas vacation he checked his application status online and it said "appointment offered". The...
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    Thanks!

    Our son is now a C2C and we've been perusing and sometimes posting to this forum for a few years. I completely echo your sentiments. Christcorp and others who frequently share their knowledge on USAFA are providing a tremendous service to those just beginning - and continuing on - this journey...
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    What can I do to increase my chances?

    You make no mention of participation in athletics. Without athletics I can't imagine any candidate, no matter how academically qualified, getting an appointment.
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    LOA and Nomination...done deal!

    Congratulations, Bob! You should feel proud indeed. Our son (class of 2014) was also a recruited athlete in fencing, received an LOA and was offered his appointment at about this same time of year so our stories are very similar. I can also say that based on the academic achievements of some...
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    Question

    That's a great story! Thanks for sharing. It proves the value of a USAFA education goes beyond just academics or the degree with which you graduate.
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    ALO interview tomorrow, how should i dress and any advice?

    I am with those who err on the side of being overdressed and not underdressed UNLESS your ALO gives you specific guidance about what to wear. I think it helps you get your game face on. As someone who has interviewed young people from time to time for intenships, I am always impressed that a...
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    Bubble Wrap

    Our son participated in a local play, of all things, and got a slash near his eye during a scripted sword fight in one of the acts. This was just a month prior to BCT. He is on the USAFA fencing team and has fenced for many years, but it was the other, inexperienced person with whom he was...
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    Air Force Academy App Iphone/Android

    I actually got an iPhone today and that was the very first app I downloaded!
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    One day left until Recognition...

    I hear you! We had exactly the same conversation with our cadet last night! There was unbelievable pride in his voice. All the memories of going to air shows with him when he was a kid, the long application process in high school, taking him to the airport on June 23 last year, attending...
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    Cadet Loan Questions / Info

    At the time of the offer do you have to declare the total amount you wish to borrow and that's it or do you have additional opportunities to borrow again if you so choose? If you only get once chance, then I assume there is a window of time to take advantage of the offer, but when does that...
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    Initial Deposit?

    Our son is a 4* so we're only a year past where you are now. Unless something has changed in the last year the only money we have paid IN TOTAL is the $250 we sent our son to USAFA with as pocket money. New cadets will be advanced a few thousand dollars in cadet pay once the school year...
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