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    Medically disqualified

    FWIW...my son was medically DQ'd in 2010 for childhood asthma, USAFA requested a waiver for him. He had to have a pulmonary function test provided by a DODMERB approved facility...he failed that test, but it was because at the time of testing he was recovering from a cold. We were able to get...
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    Shopping in Colorado Springs on PW

    just some friendly advice... If at all possible, do your shopping on Saturday or early Sunday. Take said purchases back to campus room early as possible, even if it means 2 trips on Sunday. Traffic and drop off for underclassman is crazy and having to schlepp armloads of bags from vehicles...
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    Orientation?!

    Wow! I guess with budget cuts this announcement shouldn't be that big a surprise but it seems a bit drastic given the appointees and parent(s) travel on their own dime, pay for their own lodging, and most meals. I think we had a lunch at Arnold Hall and one at Mitchell - neither were...
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    Host Families At AF?

    Our son's sponser family is absolutely wonderful! They sponser our 4C along with at least one other 4C, a 3C and a Firstie. They invited all of the cadets and their families to their house for a get together and dinner over Parent's weekend. Our son has spent several weekends at their house and...
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    SDB or Suit for MOC Nom Interview?

    My advice would be to go with the "outfit" you feel most comfortable and confident in. Are you confident and poised in your NROTC uniform? Or will you be self conscious thinking about the fact that there aren't any ribbons on it? You want to go into that interview with the utmost...
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    Rental car for Parents Weekend

    Big savings! Big THANK YOU to MikeandChris...we just booked rental cars for PW and a follow-on trip to San Fran and Napa for total savings of $500 compared to what we had booked through "another site". Our anniversary just got happier!
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    Get first letter from your Basic?

    first letter arrived today! Smiling from ear-to-ear here in SC! Our DS sounded good - things are not too bad and said "it's 90% mental" - tired but pushing through! Plus pictures from webguy and I can make it another day too!!
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    March 18

    Son still waiting too - we did go ahead and book flight and hotel for orientation, even though online status hasn't been updated either-
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    When do Denials usually come?

    My son got the MOC call March 18, called his Academy Counselor on the 26th just to verify Appointee status and asked how to proceed with Orientation. The response was "congratulations" and go ahead and make plans, i.e hotel, flights, etc. -they are running 7-10 days behind in getting status...
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    Orientation Dinner April 18 Sign Up

    Please add us to the 18 April dinner 12. Urbonman6 (2) Total:36
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    AFROTC Feb 8 Awarded Scholarships

    Another Type 7 My son also learned on the 8 Feb he got a type 7 for a technical major - still waiting to hear from AFA. Plan B is to take the ROTC scholarship and go to Ohio State - aero eng.
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    SC Senator Lindsey Graham

    My son received his nomination to USAFA from Sen Graham as well! We're in District 1 and received a "competetive alternate" nomination from Congressman Brown. So now we wait...Congrats to all!
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