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    My AROTC Application Status Just Changed :)

    I know the feeling:smile:but hang in there. We did not find out until July (got campus scholarship) and ds is thriving and being successful at his first choice school. (told us he got a 297 on his most recent PT):smile:
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    Harbinger of fewer scholarships?

    The fact is there has always been little data, and if this drives you nuts, then guess what? The military is going to drive you bonkers. This system occurs over and over again throughout your military career, schools (PME), promotions, and PCS's. Ha-had to laugh. So true. :shake: What's...
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    Taliban, Afghan govt in talks to end war

    Could it be or is this just politics?
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    Books that raise our Faith

    Every member of the 2/8 returned home. For their efforts they received the Presidential Unit Citation Award the highest combat decoration for unit performance in war. I have a new respect for Marines.
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    Books that raise our Faith

    In 1940, 338,000+ troops were evacuated from the shores of France while surrounded by the Germans. Addressing Parliament Churchill called it a "miracle of deliverance". Some of the miracles that took place were: -The English Channel was as calm as a millpond for 9 days. -Hitler placed a...
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    Books that raise our Faith

    A Table in the Prescence by Lt Carey H. Cash Chaplain with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the taking of Baghdad
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    Books that raise our Faith

    The sound is lovely. Here are the words. The original words were written as a hymn by a schoolmaster and clergyman of the Church of England, the Rev. William Whiting. Rev. Whiting (1825-1878) In 1879, Rear Adm. Charles Jackson Train, an 1865 graduate of Annapolis, inaugurated the practice...
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    Books that raise our Faith

    God Saw Them Through by Glenn Alan Thomas Story of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom at An-Nasiriyah, Ad-Diwaneyah, and Al-Kut.
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    Books that raise our Faith

    Thank you, rkrosnar. Here's another: God in the Foxhole by Charles W. Sasser (former Green Beret)
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    What's happening with Army ROTC?

    Based on our experiece, I would say that it is easier to get the campus-based scholarship. The number one reason is that you are able to develop a relationship with the cadre during the process by meeting with them and maintaining communications, whereas you do not have that opportunity with...
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    Books that raise our Faith

    I just finished reading Psalm 91 God's Shield of Protection (military edition) by Peggy Ruth. Stories about God's intervention in the lives of our troops. It was given to my son after training. My next is going to be The Miracle of Dunkirk by Walter Lord. I've ordered others-any...
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    Airborne and feeling goofy?!

    Ha Ha. Where do they get all the talent?
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    I'm finally enrolled in Army ROTC

    Good job, Kevin.
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    1st PFT went well...

    Congrats!:smile:
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    What school are you headed to?

    Thank you. We're impressed with the cougar battalion. Great Cadre-professional and helpful.:smile:
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    What school are you headed to?

    Congrats cjs.:shake: Son contracted last week.
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    rptc/smp question

    BdaMom may be able to answer that question since her son did SMP. You could private msg her.
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    What school are you headed to?

    All the hard work has been done and the waiting is over. We are ready to launch our ROTC careers. What school are you attending? Headed to Washington State University AROTC Cougar Battalion. Go Cougs!
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    Payment

    AROTC pays your tuition directly to the school. Book money works the same way but may take longer to show up on account-speak to cadre about that. The stipend is dependent upon passing the apft.:smile:
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    SAT scores?

    Scanned and emailed worked best for us. For some reason the other routes got lost in the process.:smile:
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