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    billet to japan

    Never did we think Japan would be the first assignment but here he goes. Phone ? On base off base housing? Take furniture don't take furniture? Kid purchased couch, TV entertainment center, pots and pans,queen size bed,kitchen table all very nice didn't want to buy cheap stuff buy quality once...
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    New Command

    Views and opinions on them and the investments? Company meets with service members and offers investment advice.
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    Facebook and Parent pages

    Congratulations to all appointees and parents! 4 years ago I started looking at this forum because I had no clue what my DS was getting into and no idea where to begin looking for help in the process and rollercoaster that is USNA. This forum is a wealth of info and advice and there are...
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    finding a place to live upon commissioning.

    Where do you start when looking for a place to live once you graduate from a service academy. Do commissioned officers take part of their basket leave to go and look or is there a faster better way? Are all training facilities connected to some sort of apartment complex or do you just hit a real...
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    stupid question

    Went to see DS over Presidents weekend. We went into DC for some sightseeing. Mid was a nervous wreck when we pulled into Arlington. Seems he wasn't sure while in uniform what he was to do while we watched the changing of the guard. We were walking down the hill he heard Taps --stopping...
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    Roller coaster

    Facebook is up to over 200 pictures of todays induction. DS came in and just smiled he is home 2nd block. Asked him if he wished he was there to do it again----well you can imagine his reply! He just looked at me grinned and said--I've got my own roller-coaster ride today----yep he and buddies...
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    Gas prices/visiting and NC

    Hello NC parents ---just wondering-DS says most of the people he has found from NC/SC and lower VA seem to fly home when they get breaks. Anyone driving. It's a 14 hour round trip from here but still cheaper than flights. With gas prices rising any one else looking for carpool options?
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    letters during blocks

    Stupid question number --oh i forget how many now----during blocks they will be various places on ships etc---can we write to them and how will we know the addresses?
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    Perspective class of 2014 parent

    Hard as it is to believe----the class of 2014 is nearing the end of the 4C year. Roller coasters aside it is hard to believe that in a little over 2 months these young men and women will complete the first year at the academy. Wow ----for some parents it's been a rough road and for some an...
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    dentist

    DS has had a hard time working in a dentist appointment at USNA. He can go to his dentist here possibly during spring break ---how do we handle that?
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    order of process

    As I read the posts from "parents in waiting" and "hopefuls" I have been trying to remember the order of the process---it might help them to know just where in the process they are ---correct me if I'm wrong. -first the application- -then the candidate number- -the 3Q confirmation-...
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    dark ages

    OK I know its coming----please explain what and why it is so depressing and what can we do to ease the pain-lol-- for both of us the plebe and mom. Weather I get ---going back after such a long break I get -----but if the end is so close shouldn't they be happier? They are almost thru the 1st...
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    USNA sweater

    DS mentioned he liked the sweaters they can wear with their uniforms--the one with the elbow patches--he said they were thick and he thinks one would be a good idea for the "dark ages". I know they can get one at the uniform shop but--Is there a way we can purchase one --might be an extra...
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    NOLS

    What is this -how much does it cost and is it considered one of the summer blocks or in addition to?
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    Commissioning

    Can someone explain to me how the process works--say a mid makes three requests of assignments or whatever they are called. I am hearing there are a lot not getting any of the three. Mids wanting marines are getting ships and mids wanting ships are getting marines. After four years and being in...
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    Semper Gumby -yuck!

    I have tried to post this three times ---once more---i am proud of USNA for winning tonight but----. An overnight was granted -the first since June 29th. now for parents that happen to be at the game and can afford the trip /tickets./ and the inflated room prices good for you . For those of us...
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    Putting it in perspective

    My DS is a very different person has matured beyond belief and I am so proud . People are forever stopping him when we are off campus and thanking him for his service. At first he was uncomfortable with this explaining to them he is still a student. Now he says thank you and politely walks...
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    Christmas present ideas

    Need ideas of what is appropriate and needed by mids. DS has asked for nothing. Strange new twist. I did find a black and white artist print of "Mother B" today at a craft festival-go figure in NC no less. We have ones of our civilian alma maters didn't think they would have one of USNA but...
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    tell me this gets easier

    made it thru the summer -battered and bruised but i guess all the better for it--now we face plebe killer classes and" i get liberty"-"i have duty"-"i have liberty"-"i have homework". love the fact he is in charge of himself hate the uncertainty of it all. I know this is for everyones good...
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    Flooding

    Just came in from work--heard there may be a flooding situation at USNA---any news would be appreciated. DD is going up in the am to see DS. Wondering about travel-sat liberty etc.
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