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I remember this thread as I enjoyed reading the latest post titled "an open letter.....". I think that post explains best the questions that the original poster had regarding his sons consideration of West Point. I will add this after talking with my own plebe about his Beast experience. After...

There is a Navy Federal right outside the gate as well. Since we are a Marine family, Junior has had an account there for a long time. They have branches outside all major bases at this point, it's another option in addition to USAA. As a member of both organizations, I have found it valuable...

I might suggest also that the culture and nature of the work required in each services also dictates the criteria that each academy weights for selection. While higher scores on standardized tests will always increase chances, I suppose that a service like the Army with a ground...

Good catch Some gave all, that whole "mandatory" thing caught my eye too! Besides, having spent just a few years in combat boots, I can say there are not many other things more important to make sure you get right than foot wear. Not much time or sympathy to be had once your there if your...

For those in the Jacksonville Florida regional area, NAS Jax has the LQ Bates Lites e00932 and the DLATS model in all sizes from 7.5 to 13 currently

Thanks Walman, that is the kind of insight needed, its another reason why this info is useful early not late!

Boot and low quarter guidance is out, see attached.

He has my vote. Fought with him in Fallujah/Ramadi 04, would follow him anywhere!

To Academy4me, good on ya kid! Pick the one that fits you best, it's ok to be proud of the accomplishment. To the posters chastising the kid, to quote Sgt Hulka (Stripes): "Lighten up Francis!" I think some folks forget what this forum is meant to be for. Helping kids and families navigate...

Attagirl Prospective 2019! Appreciate your insightful posts this last year, congratulations!

It shows up in the portal and then once you accept, the BFE comes in the mail around a week later.

Very helpful, thanks for including that Walman!

Attaboy Diesel!

Hey Cope, what's something you wish you knew before R day or something you wish you better prepared for? Thanks and hope you get a nice break at Christmas with family.

Thanks Cope, good advice on the shoes, makes sense. Shock, thanks for the calming voice..... 25 years USMC Infantry here, I get the value of well broken in boots...

Cope, still waiting to see any formal correspondence about authorized boots for my son who has been appointed to the 2023 class, can you tell us what type you are using and if you recommend them? Thanks

Yes, son received one Saturday

In fact Stealth_81 if you want to go in and delete my other posts that identify the district, I would appreciate it, not sure how to on my end...

Thanks FMHS-79, appreciate the guidance and the correction on the district thing, didn't cross my mind about the anonymous thing.

Thank you, yes he was.