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    Yard and DTA musings

    I see that you're a man of culture. I love blue cheese and that's been my "secret recipe" for a long time.
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    Lightning Round: Your Thanksgiving Must-Have

    Also true. But a true Wisconsinite would never surrender their beer. They would simply chug it and toss the empty. We did have a wonderful pastry from Wisconsin while up there. Kringle from a bakery in Racine, maybe?
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    Lightning Round: Your Thanksgiving Must-Have

    Lol, true. They took me ice fishing which was essentially boring a hole in the ice on a frozen lake and sitting around said hole drinking all day freezing my butt off.
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    Lightning Round: Your Thanksgiving Must-Have

    When I was in grad school, I did a clinical rotation at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota over Thanksgiving. My fiancee (now wife) flew up to join me. My housing was actually a very upscale hotel that served a Thanksgiving buffet that the locals raved about and told me was a must do. OK, cool. I'm...
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    Will high school class rank and standardized tests make up for lacking sports participation?

    How are sports such as Riflery viewed? In our state, it's a sanctioned varsity sport that awards letters.
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    USNA Pistol/Rifle Ribbons

    Just to be clear, my comments weren't directed to you or meant to disparage anyone. The thread simply triggered a remembrance for me. Best of success to your son going forward. May his fruit salad be tall and colorful.
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    USNA Pistol/Rifle Ribbons

    I think they're probably good for a confidence boost for someone just starting out, but wouldn't impress or draw a second glance once they reach the fleet. Ribbons and medals can be different things to those who earn them. My dad had multiple Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars with V and Army...
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    Spikes and Cleats for CFA?

    Along those lines, for the mile run, it states "no pacing". I took that to mean someone else running with them. Are split/ overall times allowed to be called out?
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    Top Gun Maverick Reviews

    Speaking of Kevin Bacon portraying a Marine, "Taking Chance" is excellent.
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    Grit

    https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance/up-next?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social&utm_term=2022-01-25-cutdown This word/characteristic has been mentioned by multiple people here. I think they're on to something. You...
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    What now!? Plus, waiting is really hard!

    God bless you.
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    Georgia or Alabama

    I went to Auburn, so I hope a meteor hits the stadium. I would rather ua get another one than uga get one at all. tide by 5.
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    I did it, I finally did it

    You're living right young man. Hotty Toddy.
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    Innocent drug exposure

    I'm this old
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    Parent Question About JROTC Drill Team and Rifle Team

    Along those lines, would Riflery also be viewed more as an ECA? Obviously lacking in physicality, but it is a sanctioned varsity sport by the state athletic association.
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    One Liner Life Advice

    Life is a sh!t sandwich. Sometimes you're gonna have to take a bite. If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room.
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    Varsity Letter

    Criteria for earning a varsity letter varies by sport as well as school. For some, it may be as simple as being on the team. Typically, it involves playing a certain amount or earning a set number of points for achievement in varsity competition.Your athletic director/coach would be your source...
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    The Military Feel Good Thread - Post anything

    The article stated that his team sergeant was Billy Waugh. Billy Waugh is an absolute legend in the Special Operations community. SF, MACV SOG, CIA, 1st HALO jump.
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    The Everything Drawer - Everyone has one, right? (post anything - within the rules)

    I'm a Steelers guy from way back, but always appreciated Roger. Pure class.
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    Plebe Duties at West Point

    Tying into another thread, but it's interesting to note that the first attribute used to describe her is: grit.
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