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I know I'm a bit late to this discussion, but I'm pretty knowledgeable about trans military service. It's a topic I've done a good bit of research on. I'll post a link here to a huge study that was conducted about allowing trans people to serve. I've read through parts of it, and it indicates...

I was in the same position as you before my I-Day. I ended up buying a cheap leather pair from Walmart. Since then, I've only bought boots not directly from the manufacturer to try and avoid the supply and demand aspect of the leather. You will be issued uniform items that have leather and wool...

I have actually learned communication lessons in that exact situation. Because situations like that are high stress, it's even more important to consider how your words will be interpreted by others and if what you're saying is really necessary. If you can learn communicate more effectively in...

For grammar, you're missing a few commas. When using coordinating conjunctions and a full sentence on both sides, you need a comma. For example: I like dogs, and I like cats. You are missing this comma in a few spots. Good luck.

Taking it early isn't a bad thing. You can choose not to automatically send the results to colleges in case you don't do well. Good luck!

I also completed an application to USCGA. I applied there EA, got deferred, was waitlisted, and declined that spot when I accepted my spot at USAFA. A lot of my decision was based on USAFA having more majors that were more interesting to me. Originally, I wanted to do astronautical engineering...

Howdy! It's been a while. Like the title says, I am currently a junior here at USAFA, class of 2025. Feel free to ask any questions you might have.

Yeah, I am currently a sophomore. I wrote the original post before committing. I can honestly say I love it here. Sure, it's been challenging in ways I didn't expect, but challenges help you grow as a person.

Azimuth as a participant should only be available during the first summer, but there are cadre jobs for upperclassmen there even if they didn't do it their first summer.

Just some clarification, Teal Ropes help people with situations such as SA, harassment, and victim support. PEERS, who have dark blue ropes, are who you describe. :) OP, you got this. Doolie year is tough, it definitely is, but remember that everyone around you is either going through it with...

I did a USAFA program called Azimuth. It was an introduction to the Space Force, and we got zero gravity experiences in the water and on a plane. Most of the program was briefs about technology and policy, all from different bases or private companies. It was a great experience.

Good luck 26, you'll do great! Take it one day at a time, and enjoy the fun memories you'll make. You'll have to dig deep at times, but it will all have been worth it in the end. Happy I-day eve!

Howdy y'all, I remember myself this time last year; my family and I took a trip out to Colorado for a week before I-day. We were busy hiking, eating at restaurants, and meeting people who would be doing Basic with me. I remember the excitement and the nerves. It was a great time. Anyway...

You don't need to validate a lot of classes to do this. It'll make it easier, sure, but I only validated language classes, and my double major single minor schedule has about 22-24 credit hours a semester. I'll have to see if I can keep it up, but it is definitely at least possible even without...

On I-day, the Cadre had us give them all of our unauthorized items to lock in a room.

I brought a religious book with me, and that was fine. There wasn't much time to read it though.

I got mine a week before I left for Colorado. It made things easier because I didn't have any other IDs. If you have a passport or something else, then it is probably not as necessary. Good luck!

If you need the perspective of a current USAFA freshman to help make your decision, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

My parents, especially my dad, were nervous and apprehensive of my decision to go to USAFA. They were worried about me not liking it here, the hardships I'd face, and the danger I might eventually have to encounter. Talking with other appointees and their families helped to alleviate some of...

Feel free to reach out to me with any and all questions you might have; I'd be happy to help. - A current Doolie