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I hadn’t heard this terms until a parent posted on FB. From my understanding, they get woken up at 2am to tear down the tents and there’s a tournament with the pugil sticks. They are due to march back from JV on August 1st so I was curious as to the timing. The post on FB says that this happens...

I’m wondering if anyone knows the schedule or rotation for their time at Jack’s Valley. Do they do two courses per day? Did they do any courses more than once? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone. My DS is on the last leg at Jack’s Valley and his squadron did the tear gas training. I’m freaking a little because he appeared to be doubled over, most likely vomiting and seem to have an overall rough go of this portion of the BCT. Some kids appear to seem happy with thumbs up and...

First of all, I had a chance to speak with my wonderful DS for about an hour today before he nearly fell asleep on the phone and just missed him self for a nap! Before signing off, he mentioned that squadron leader ship specifically stated three times not to post anything on social media. I see...

Hi everyone! So I just noticed this topic trending on the parents Facebook page. Apparently there is some sort of basket that were supposed to order for acceptance day??? Then of course there are the calls to do something for spirit mission. Honestly I feel like right now I’m being pulled in a...

Hi everyone. Twelve days since in-processing and in the second letter from my DS, he nonchalantly informs me that he had to report to medical for what turned out to be inflamed ribs. In his letter, he did not seem freaked out at all; it was delivered in a very matter of fact way. The letter was...

Hi. Does anyone have any information regarding this tradition of postcards being sent and arriving before acceptance day? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, can someone tell me what to expect for A-day. There’s obviously a parade and I’ve heard that parents can spend a couple of hours with their cadet. We live in Illinois so it would take quite a bit for us to travel out there. Although we would cherish any opportunity to see him, I...

Hi everyone, I was going over the list of important dates posted on USAFA website and noticed that on July 4 there is something called a Morale Call and it says they will only get a few minutes. Does this mean our Basics will get to do a brief phone call? I know they will get their phones for...