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Almost 10 years on this forum and it's time to say goodbye. My S has separated from USN and is off to his next adventure. Over the years I learned to appreciate USNA and all it offers. Particularly enjoyed the home football game we attended each year. I still follow Navy football. I hope I...

S has left the Navy and is now a civilian with an extremely high-tech civilian job. 5 year USNA reunion this weekend. What a ride it has been. No further need to stay tuned into USNA issues. This board has provided a wealth of information regarding USNA and the USN. Thanks to all...

W and I are newbies. We have dealt with 4 years of USNA and 2 years of post-graduate training, but now S has been assigned to a sub and getting close to going out (we think). 1. Will we know when his boat is headed out? 2. Will we have any communication with him while he is out?

I'm confused - are there one or two. Is it Bremerton and Bangor or is it now just Kitsap?

My son is in nuclear power school in Goose Creek, SC. Does anyone with experience have any insights? Should we plan a visit or are they just too busy? I know they have weekends "off" but it sounds like a lot of their time is spent studying.

I joined this site on 12/23/99 and in two weeks, my S will graduate and be commissioned as an Ensign. Where has the time gone? It has been a great experience for my S and for us. We were a totally non-military family and very leery about sending our S to a service academy, but now we see...

My S told me that he has applied for early select for submarines. What does that mean? What is the process?

Letter from the Michigan Parent's Club says USNA will not release the list of incoming Plebes to the Parent's Club. Is everyone having this same problem?

Sprint football game Friday night. Men's soccer game Saturday night. What else?

As PPW approaches, I thought the newbie parents might like to see the recollections of parents from recent past PPWs. My S wanted a home-cooked meal in the worst way. We thought we would take him out to dinner, but he wanted a favorite (not too special) cooked by mom. Fortunately, we had...

Looking at the photos on the USNA Facebook page, it looks like this year's Plebes are getting Lenovo Thinkpad Laptops, rather then the fairly useless netbooks from year's past, and they are all getting HP Printers. Can anyone confirm?

Two USNA boats near the lead. Of course, the race is less than 2 hours old... Follow the race at http://www.race.annapolisyc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=151.

My son tells me that today is the last day of classes and that exams start on Wednesday. Best of luck to all mids as they take their finals!

BWI will be jammed with midshipmen this afternoon. First time we will see our Plebe since the end of Christmas leave. He can't wait to get off the Yard for a week.

Plebe son told us that the upperclassmen seem to be backing off on their instruction and re-emphasizing USNA opportunities - i.e. encouraging them to take part in activities that will broaden their horizons. Anyone else get a similar report?

Does anyone know which Hyatt the mids will be staying at in San Diego? When I check the Hyatt website there are three in the area.

Plebe son received an upgrade to first class both home from and back to BWI from Delta.

I have noticed recently that my son is referring to himself and his classmates as "Midshipmen" rather than Plebes. Is this just the normal turn of events or has something taken place to cause this change? I know they are still Plebes until Herndon, but he now seems to be considering he and...

Everyone is talking like it is a done deal that Navy will go the Poinsettia Bowl, now that they are bowl eligible. Don't they have to get invited? What if they run the table and get invited to another bowl?

Plebe son told us he plans to major in physics. What career path does that lead too? Something nuclear?