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I've heard stories about Naval Aviation backlogs (way more junior officers in pipeline than openings in flight school) and JO's either separating with no consequences or perhaps selecting to go SWO. I've also heard similar things about Nuke School - more JO's selecting subs and either having to...

One of the Maritimes in the news - number 3 on the list: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/26/public-colleges-pay-off-payscale-ranking_n_5035843.html

My USNA Firstie may be headed to Nuke school in Charlston, SC after graduation. Can someone tell me how long the schooling is and what they do when they finish the classroom education in Charlston? Thanks

Looking for some information about what happens between the two weeks of orientation for freshmen (4th Class) and the start of classes. This year, the two week orientation starts on Saturday Aug. 17th and goes through Friday Aug. 30th. Classes start on Wednesday Sept. 4th. Do the freshmen stay...

Class of 2017 parent asked me what the following acronyms meant, and I had to admit that I wasn't sure, even though I am the parent of a rising Firstie:confused: AOM, MOM, OOM, ATHPER. I'm pretty sure that the "OM" in the first three stand for "Order of Merit", but not sure at all about the...

We are very fortunate to live just an hour from Philadelphia and have been able to attend the game for the last four years (also at Fedex field last year), yet I have this frustration every year - I can't seem to find the times for the march-ons or other pre-game festivities. Can someone either...

Anyone know when 2012 second class parent's weekend is? Can't find it on the website.

Can someone remind me what "SPQR" stands for? thanks

Anyone know the date of reform and when Youngsters need to be back?

Incoming Class of 2015: I met somebody the other day who had been very competitive for an Air Force Academy appointment but another candidate was given the nomination by the MOC and received the appointment. The MOC called the young man and explained that it was a very difficult choice, but she...

My Plebe can't seem to get specific information (Plebes don't "rate" being informed until the last minute) but has heard rumors that Plebes will be given an overnight on Saturday Feb. 19th after the Navy - Army basketball game that is mandatory for them to attend. Also, since they don't have...

Seeking information on summer training blocks for current Plebes - I understand that there may be a mandatory cruise for rising 3/C's. Does anyone know whether that is in addition to being assigned to lead a Summer Seminar week?

With the return to the Yard looming in a couple of days, my Plebe is looking toward Spring Break, which starts the afternoon of Friday March 11th until 1800 Sunday March 20th. One of my Plebe's Christmas gifts were points to use toward a Spring Break trip. However, in checking with various hotel...

I know, I know, PPW is barely behind us, but I was wondering if anyone knew whether Plebes have any liberty beyond the presumed Saturday afternoon Town Liberty?

Not to get ahead of ourselves, but does anyone know whether Plebes will be attending the Notre Dame football game on Oct. 23rd? We live in the NY metropolitan area and are thinking of getting tickets, but only if Plebes are going. It is in the new stadium, so want to get a head start on getting tix.

Is it this Tuesday the 3rd? Guess it could be anytime of day other than meal time. At least for the Sunday calls we could be pretty sure that they would happen in the afternoon given chapel was in the morning.

Looking for some advice. I saw on the calendar that Plebes do their first formal parade at Worden Field at 9:30 on the 16th weather permitting. We are within reasonable driving distance and are thinking about going. I know we dare not try and get the attention of our Plebe, but was wondering...

Just read this article by following the link at USNA.com: https://www.usna.com/SSLPage.aspx?RSS=acad&referrer=&pid=10511 It is a USNA English professor's opinion about how the service academies seem to be wallowing in mediocrity. I think I have seen a thread or two on this topic before...

Child so excited to have received blue folder. Also has an NROTC scholarship, so trying to decide between that and USNA. Leaning heavily toward USNA, but uneasy about sending in the acceptance right now when the letter says you have until May 1st. Any sage advice?