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    Army Navy - Pre-Covid - What to Expect???

    I read here, there, and everywhere that there were festivities prior to the Army Navy game pre-covid. 2024 parent here - first game was in West Point (blah blah blah) and last year was in the Meadowlands, but it seems the return to Philly might mean a possible return to Pre-Covid times? What is...
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    New to USNA - consider joining your local parent clubs!

    Through this journey there were few places where I found information to be very helpful, First place - here in these forums. Second place - with my local parent club. New families - I highly encourage you to seek out your local parent club and join - they are a great source of knowledge. If you...
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    Army/Navy FB Game Tips and Tricks?

    Looking to hear from folks who are in the "know" about what to expect for the day. Arrival time for us? I hear 11:00am? Things to look for? Things to do? Here is one tidbit I will share: Cash lot on the day of the game. First come first serve. Metlife is handling all the parking.
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    I'm sure there is a logical reason 360+ Mids didn't get their flights today....

    Lot's of theories over there in the social media world - but I think the best place to ask and the most accurate military response is here.... 380 Mids (give or take a few) were heading to PROTRIMID in San Diego today. Said Mids were informed yesterday that only 20 seats were booked for today...
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    VACCINES TODAY at USNA - YEAH!

    Big day today! So happy for the Brigade of Midshipmen. Lots of great pictures in social media. One step closer to living normal(ish) lives as students and future leaders. #sinkcovid
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    Masters Degree at USNA

    Can some explain how a Mid can earn a Masters degree while at USNA and what the "give-back" is? Thanks. There is a little bit of information here but more details are needed. Thanks!
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    National Security-Can I contact the applicant

    I know I will get the right advice here! Three summers ago and two summers ago I had a HS student intern work for me. She was FANTASTIC. A real go-getter. Last week I was contacted by the DOD to confirm her internship and give a brief statement about her. I agreed and they faxed me an...
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    Navy not at the Army/Navy game?

    According to this article....it seems Midshipmen will not be at the Army/Navy game. :( Say it isn't so...
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    Naval Academy Club

    What is the Naval Academy Club? Why get a membership? Not being allowed on the yard right now makes it difficult to figure out. Thanks in advance!
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    Pre-cell phones

    Today we had our phone call home. Reception was terrible - not just my call but most parents complained over in the FB world about the reception. Which got me thinking - what was the protocol pre-cell phones? Were plebes aloud to call home on a pay phone? How was that managed - or are we just...
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    Can we talk laundry?

    What are the laundry options for Mids? Are there levels (with an additional cost-obviously) that are above the current basic laundry service provided? Any tips from current/past Mids and their parents? Thanks!
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    Renters Insurance???

    Seems to be a 50/50 split in opinions in the cyber world about getting renters insurance for students to cover their dorm items (uniforms, laptop, phone etc). Thoughts from past/present parents/families/students?
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    I-Day Form Question.

    What is this form and where do I find it? Alumni Association and Foundation Forms, Plebe/ParentInformation Form, Parent Association Membership Form. TIA!
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    USNA Alumni Association

    So new to this! DS was accepted last week so I am just beginning to wrap my head around everything. Everyone seems so informed here and I feel like I know nothing. Should I join the USNA Alumni Association? The link for pictures on their website takes me to the alumni association. I welcome any...
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    Just wait for waiver or is there something else to do?

    DS received conditional LOA mid-February. He was DQ for bee allergy. He has gone through immunotherapy and was never considered in danger of suffering from Anaphylaxis. Looking on advice for his next steps. Just wait? Email admissions with this information. He doesn't want to bother them, but he...
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