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Passing this along without comment. https://thefederalist.com/2021/11/04/how-covid-vaccine-coercion-drove-me-out-of-west-point/

DS complains about T-Mobile being bad, especially at Buckner, but since I'm paying the bill . . .

This is a helpful overview of the relevant laws. Note, however, that the interviews were done before the news came out that (1) an actual live round killed the victim, and (2) there were two prior NDs on this production, under the supervision of this armorer. The prior NDs may change some of...

You need to talk this out with your parents. From your post, it could be (among other things): some objection to a vaccination that will likely be mandatory wherever you go next, a general desire for you not to enter military service, or the first time your parents had to confront the fact that...

See, this is the part that I'm still trying to wrap my head around. Players cheated in Spring '20. The change in representation policy in Fall '20 allowed apparently 16 - 17 football players to remain on the roster all the way to the Liberty Bowl. Cases finally adjudicated in Spring '21, and now...

Whoa. Class of '24 was not involved in the cheating, which occurred before '24 showed up. Most (all?) cadets involved were '23. '24 will absorb some turn-backs, but none of this year's plebes were involved.

The Redbook is your primary source. That said, this presentation has lots of info about all majors and might help you out as well. Majors Brochure for Class of 2024.

I don't usually want to do a "me too" post, but the advice above is great. We did exactly this for my USMA plebe, by withdrawing money from his 529 (gains are taxable, but without penalty), and using the funds for a new Roth IRA at Vanguard. We have him the same advice that @brewmeist mentioned...

Everything COVID-related is in flux, but perhaps experience from last year will ease your worries. No guarantee this year will be the same. For the class of 2024, we were told that a prior, recovered COVID case was not going to be a problem. If he's already had it, no worries so long as he's...

Of course, the next question is, "How do I do interesting things?" There are many answers. Find some activity that you love to do more than video games or already required activities. Join an athletic team or two as a freshman. Look into CAP, Sea Cadets, or JROTC at your high school. Enter...

Early February, as I recall. You could look at last year's appointment thread to try to get a sense of the pace of appointments, but you'd just drive yourself crazy.

My son got a letter last year saying the same thing; he's a plebe now. No guarantees, but it's a good place to be. Good luck.

"He's such a smart young man. Will he really be happy in the Army?" 😑

Wow. That is a find.

It might be worth contacting https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org in Fredericksburg, TX. I can't guarantee their interest, but I've visited the museum several times, brought groups of Sea Cadets there, and they have a great facility. It would be a worthy home for photos from the Pacific War.

DS got the same letter. He's a plebe now. No guarantees, but you're in a good place. As many have said, get the nomination, don't sweat the details that you can't control, and work on your plan B.

Can anyone recommend a good source for ordering prescription eyepro? Seems like some of the shooters on this page might have recommendations.

It certainly could be phishing or some vendor. On the other hand, when DS had his NROTC application in the system, he would get calls out of the blue from various Navy NROTC recruiters about this or that part of his application package. While it is likely something not legit, it might be legit...

How did I forget the Brussels? Best to worst: 1. Deep Fry, 2. Pan Fried (use your bacon fat for this) , 3. Broiled, 4. Roasted, . . . 999. Raw, 1000. Boiled or Steamed (just throw 'em in the trash). Get 'em deep brown and crispy, and toss with all kinds of stuff. They always go great with...