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    Career Starter Loan

    Time value of money. My parents and grandparents both said go for the loan. If you invest and spend the money wisely, then it is good in the long run. I took the full loan, and ended up needing the cash when my high school car broke down while at the academy, so I'd say I'm glad I took the...
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    what new cadet should bring

    For my I-day I literally brought my clothes on my back and all the paperwork the required items I needed. That is it! You can bring extra things like compression shorts and cleats (both which will be useful past basic, think training and intramurals). But most stuff that you need WILL be issued...
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    2016 Class Statistics

    Life is unfair. Get over it. Do what you can do and that makes you happy! I was going to chime in earlier with the cadet prospective. But Wing77 and Pima hit it on the head. Leadership at USAFA is trying to bridge the gap with "Mission Partners" where academics sports and the squads all...
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    Fire near Colorado Springs

    Even if the base is closed to visitors, you should be able to get on. Just remember to bring your paperwork. I remember I-day and I went through south gate and they just asked for ID and my paperwork. They know you are coming for I-day.
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    Basic Cadet Training schedule

    I-day.....R-day, meh LISTEN. That is my best advice. Be there for your squadmates. You will learn the rest. :thumb: You can look at past webguy schedules if you have access to get an idea of what a typical day is like.
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    cell phone question

    The cadre will let you read the mail usually before they take it away.
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    Cash Needed?

    Since I've been here, they have taken the basics to the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Its a couple hours off to enjoy the rodeo and some food. USAFA from what I can remember provides food, but you also can buy food from the stands at the rodeo. And your debit card with Armed Forces Bank will...
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    cell phone question

    Pictures will be taken, along with any other contraband, but you will get it all back at the end of basic. Your cell phones are almost the same, where it is up to squad discretion when you get you phones back once you get to the academic year.
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    Differences in Medical Qualifications for USAFA?

    You just won't be pilot qualified when you go it. If you are great in every other way though you will be fine. Though they do look for pilot qualified candidates, it is not an end all, since only 50% of each class gets pilot in the end. There are other jobs you can do.
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    Am I on the Right Track? I messed up already?

    You are fine. Just try your best. Everyone makes mistakes. I had a couple Bs in high school too, but kept at it and ended up with a 3.9 by senior year. With everything else you are doing, you look on track. Just don't lose sight of your goals. Work hard and it WILL pay off.
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    Cash Needed?

    C-Store does take debit/credit cards and also has an ATM. The store does NOT do cash back though just FYI. If I remember correctly I brought about $100 in cash and that was enough for the whole time.
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    Thanksgiving Leave

    Yes you are allowed to stay in the dorms.
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    Thanksgiving Leave

    +1 Someone is always going to denver or c-springs. Your cadet can handle it usually so don't worry too much
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    Squadrons

    We arn't all that bad..... well maybe bsa07eagle is that bad.....watch out for him
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    Best Style of Watch

    If I'm not mistaken (off the top of my head), the rule on watches is that it just has to be conservative and not to big. I have a fossil watch right now with a silver band and black face. Just use your best judgement. And if it isn't in regs per an AMT for example, he/she can just wear it out...
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    do we have to become AOG members?

    I'm paying for mine through monthly deductions. I hope people arn't throwing away paperwork without reading ALL of it. :wink:
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    Congratulations air force !!!!

    Go Air Force! This is why you play to win the game. Plane and simple. Air Force won, Navy lost. That's all that matters in the end. (Gotta love sports talk though, its why ESPN, etc, are around to analyze the game :thumb:) Good game!
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    Where were you 10 years ago today?

    I had been rushed to school that day by my dad. He was actually tearing up that morning but didn't really show it. I finally heard about it waiting for class to start hanging out on the jungle gym at school. I head the other kids talking about it, and if we were attacked or this was going to...
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    Reapplying Question

    If you really want to go to a SA, then you will do anything to get there. ANYTHING. I know I would.
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    Prop and Wings

    hey hey chill man
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