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http://www.usafa.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123431812 Quite a lot of missile slots this year. Happy to say that I got my first pick, Intel!

There is a large rumor amongst the Cadet Wing that 2016 did not have a mandatory CFA for their application? Is this the case?

Hi, Wings of Green selections were just finalized. I got Soaring Upgrade, but I'm curious to what the parachuting application entailed?

I was selected for Soaring Instructor Upgrade this fall, but I also have the opportunity to go to UAS Instructor Upgrade. In UAS, a crew of 3 people work together on missions. This involves team coordination and heavy task saturation by having to communicate with ground forces, command, etc. We...

Hi, I visited the Naval Academy last week while on leave. I heard that Midshipmen have to serve on a ship each summer, but what other training could they do? Just curious on what my sister academy does! :thumb:

Has anyone chosen this as their major? I just would like to hear people's motivation and what I could do with this in the civilian world.

Does anyone have any experience with spending a semester in a foreign country? I am curious about the requirements, scheduling issues, and which semesters are available. Thanks! :thumb:

Hi, I did soaring this summer and sucked pretty badly to the point where I believe I may not have what it takes to be a pilot in the AF. I will be taking powered flight when I am a firstie, but that is after I rank AFSCs. The Aero Club has a pre-IFS program for $1,350 which I can take...

Does anyone have any reccomendations of good books written about AFSOC aviation missions or non-standard aircraft?

Hi, I am interested in doing Army Airborne school to get my jump wings early. I already have Jump scheduled for fall of firstie year. Could anyone give me some insight on this program from a USAFA cadet stand point?

Back at USAFA we have a ton of pilots, so we pretty much understand what it is to be one. However, there are minimal CSOs, and this is a career path I'm very interested in. The school year is quite far out, so I would really appreciate any insight one has on this position. Thanks in...

So it's that time when 4* make their summer preferences. I at all costs want to graduate USAFA with Jump wings, and I am not interested in Wings of Green / Blue. How difficult is it to secure a spot Firstie year? Also, I am very interested in becoming a Soaring IP, how rigorous is the...

Unfortunately, I can not get my Drivers License until Thanksgiving Leave. How detrimental will it be at USAFA with no License and will I have another form of identification?

I have inherited foreign property beginning 8 years ago. When I am 18 in September, I will possess the legal power to make decisions on it. As a Cadet and later Officer am I allowed to own foreign property? Can I also conduct business on it? Thank you in advance! :thumb:

What happens to an Appointee that has to be medically turn-backed from USAFA on I-Day? Do they need to pay for their ticket back, and are they automatically accepted next year depending on the reason?

I am very interested in majoring in Foreign Area Studies at USAFA with a minor in a language. Does anyone here have any experience or can tell me more about it?

Hi, I have already had my Belleville 650s for a month now, and I have a couple of questions. I knew that the boots were already broken-in, but I wanted the experience of wearing them while running and just for daily use as I never really wore boots before. There appears to be mixed reviews...

Hi, How likely is that I can minor in Russian at USAFA?

Hi, A couple of my family members from overseas will wish to see me when I'm a cadet at USAFA. They will not be able to come to America during Parents Weekend due to scheduling conflicts, but they will be able to attend on A-Day. What are the exact dates for A-Day, so we can purchase tickets...

Hi, is one able to validate a class without taking the AP Exam in Calculus for example?