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Hi All, Is there a MID on the yard who can help a fellow mid for next 3 weeks with some running. Open to a payment arrangement with him/her for this? MID was counting on someone but that didn’t play out as expected. Other company mates are out on training and MID asked for help.

DW and I are contributing to the local economy at the Dutch market today.. Had a great time on the yard, watched the parade, parachute jumping and some quality time with out MID. The weather is so great today..

Hi All, Is there a reliable bus or train service to Aldie or nearby in Virginia. I guess this place is near Dulles. Looking for ride for our MID. Thanks

Asking for DD's friend: DoDmerb disqualified DD's friend couple of days back and USNA has started a waiver review process. Any idea how long does this process takes at USNA. She has an LOA pending medical qualification. Thanks in advance

Hi All, Prior to last year I had no idea about this annual mega game played between Army-Navy. This year DW and I are invested ( DD a plebe at USNA) and ready to watch the game. Even though both of us do not understand the game as such but we would be watching it with eagle eyes this time. I...

Hi All, I was accompanying a family friend to North Tx Service Academy last weekend and got chance to meet 2 legends from SAF. 1. "Yoda" Mr Mullen @MullenLE 2. @HCopter It was pleasure meeting you both at the event and thank you so much for helping DD at various stages of her application...

Is Tennis a D1 sport at USNA? Asking for a friend ( really a friend).

Question for 2/c or firsties: I was some pictures of plebes running and they were wearing wrist bands of different colors. Can someone provide latest on what each of these color stands for? Neon green Blue Black White

Any idea on the need for medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for MIDS.? I guess these are needed if parents were to access medical info in circumstances where MIDs cannot decide.

Hello, DD is honored to be appointed to USNA for CO2025 and just got her PTR. One of things she is struggling with is in prioritizing her work-out training. Currently she is improving her run ( distance and time) and combining it with endurance/wt training on alternate days with a day or so of...

Just read this post on FB USNA candidates group. https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2021/02/USNA_MIDSHIPMEN_TO_RECEIVE_COVID-19_VACCINE_BEGINNING_THIS_WEEK.php

DD got an email for a day visit to USNA, she is given a choice of 4 fridays to choose from. She has made her choice to visit, looks like it’s a packed schedule. Anybody else got that email?

We are doing the window tour of USAFA this weekend. Any suggestions on a good vegetarian and salad place around the academy?

Today is one of the most disappointing day for America as we witness protestors/rioters enter the Capitol hill and break a legislative process - Is this an attack on our democratic process? - Why didn't the govt use the proper forces as this was predicted to happen? I am not saying "use of...

If JB wins, what's the word in military circle if there is going to any rollbacks? I just dont mean manpower but all other areas.

ok folks, DD took CFA today. Since her deadline is nov 1, her coach is submitting the scores today. She did make her best scores in every category. BB: 42.5 ft FAH: 15 secs Shuttle run: 10.5 sec push ups: 22 crunches: 85 mile run: 7 min 58 Any thoughts from experienced folks if these are...

Hi All, I have bought these 2 items for DD for her interviews coming up this season. Worth the investment for the new normal for years to come. She can take these with her to any college/SA once she is done. If someone is interested, these are some good equipments. 1. Blue Yeti microphone 2...

Hi All, My DD was notified on her USMA portal that she can schedule her medical appointment thru DoDmerb. But when logs in to DoDmets ( as an applicant and first time login), it always come back as username and password don't match. She reached to the contact email address on DoDmets and she...

Hi All, So the day has come to start the USMA application for my DD. Curiosity has me asking the purpose of ‘Candidate Backgroind Experience form’in the application portal. Anyone with thoughts on this? My wife and I decided to stay away from the application, want DD to learn and take a first...

A question on height/weight requirements. Is there a grace allowed for height/wt standard? ex if someone ( female) is couple of lbs over the published scale, will that be marked DQ? I see that they allow for tape measure also.