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Do Army Cyber officers ever get a chance to spend time in the field? Are they eligible to take courses outside their field like airborne?

I have a basement full of household items and furniture. Will my son need any of this in the near future as a new Army 2nd Lt?

DS has a busy summer ahead of him. Does AROTC Advanced camp have a report date in advance of the scheduled regiment date? When he took the Air Assault class last summer he was expected to be there a few days before the class started.

I found a credit card, several medical cards, and senior citizen lifetime national park pass this morning while riding my bicycle along the highway. I immediately contacted the credit card company and reported the found card. I also requested that they forward my contact information so I could...

Need a little help. DS is attending Air Assault School next month. We are having difficulty purchasing the proper prescription eyeware for him. Does anyone have any suggestions? Where and what to buy?

My son was selected last summer for a competitive DoD internship? Unfortunately, it was canceled due to Covid. He is currently reapplying for the same internship for this summer. Will those selected for internships, Project Go, or schools have prioritization for this summer?

DS appears to have a shin splint. Is there anyway to take an alternative AROTC physical fitness test that doesn't require running?

My son's university is allowing students the option of a letter grade or Pass/Fail this semester due to the Coronavirus disruption. Pass/Fail is GPA neutral. It doesn't hurt your GPA or help your GPA. He is currently considering this for a class that he expects to earn a grade of "B-" in...

Just got notice that my son's summer internship was canceled. We knew it was coming but it is still upsetting. He was really looking forward to it. What are your feelings for the summer of 2021? Do you think students who were canceled this summer will have priority placement next year for...

How does the Navy teach their personnel how to navigate/sail a 1000 foot warship? Is there a school? On the job training? There are plenty of threads on flight training but I find this just as impressive.

Ever since my DS was accepted to two incredible options our home has been nothing but stress. The joy of being accepted to these institutions has been overshadowed by the reality that he will have to pass on one. I realize that he is in a much better situation than many but I just never imagined...

How much sleep do USNA midshipmen typically get? My friend said he only got 3 hours a night when he attended in the 90s.

When visiting an AROTC battalion what kind of questions should my DS ask? He already was accepted to the university with a 4 year AROTC scholarship. He has met his ROO and had his PMS interview at the battalion but now we're getting into the specifics.

If a candidate recieves an appointment but still is undecided are there any other admissions programs besides CVW? For instance, can a candidate make another visit and speak to department heads? Does USNA have a list of contacts in different branches that candidates can contact to ask questions?

My 17 year old son has never been 46 years old but I have been 17. How much input should a parent have in their child's final college decision?

How does an asthma waiver affect your opportunities at commissioning? Are you required to enter a restricted line service?

DS needs to list his SA preferences. USMA has issued him a LoE but he still has a pending waiver request. USNA has issued him a waiver already but he does not have an LoE/LoA. Does a granted medical waiver trump a LoE?

DS passed CFA this summer at SLE. His Field Force Rep hosted a CFA today and he improved his score. How does he upload his new information to his portal? Does he have to contact admissions directly since he already has a green check mark?

DS had his BGO interview nearly a month ago and it hasn't been posted on his portal yet. How long should he wait until he reaches out to his BGO?

When should junior year transcripts be sent to service academies and ROTC programs? Immediately after the end of the semester or once the application window opens in August. My DS attended SLE and has received an official candidate number for the Naval Academy but we haven't started pursuing...