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Whatever you dream of doing, start there, and work your way backwards to your current situation to create a roadmap on how to realistically get there. Be true to yourself, save money, don't spend foolishly, work hard and be a good citizen.

That's funny. Great observation, but I couldn't think of anything that was sub appropriate other than Mid-nopoly, a personalized life vest, or a drag-behind the boat fishing line. haha.

No smart guy. 4/1/24 was the day all Navy personnel remember West Point's best day of the year.

This may be a great opportunity for this young person to mature an additional year, prepare themselves to test out of certain courses, I think the term is validate??.; then when they are in the academy, if they validate a course could conceivably have a more relaxed first semester or two.

I'm thinking a nice analog watch that qualifies for being able to wear in secure areas, or a k-bar knife, a personalized whiskey decanter and glasses, a nice 1911, pair of nice sunglasses. Any of the above can be personalized with engraving something on it of course.

Note, this is not a dig at you. Having put 3 kids through college, I have always been bemused at how universities are so adamant that "your son or daughter is an adult now, and we cannot, will not ever share any information about academics, grades, blah blah....."; but then out of the same...

I have to agree with you in your characterization of "that boss" as being an 'it'------ agree, agree. On the other hand, I would dispute the use of the words "... and it lives in the White House and Delaware during...." to me it seems as though the "It" in questions is more or less maintained...

Amazing individual. From Private to General, I'd say he did his duty and then some. I am not a Marine, but Semper Fidelis, General, thank you for your service to your country.

Perhaps I did not say it correctly. The squandering I am referring to is in the 'chase' to be competitive in some, not ALL D 1 sports (think the 'co called lesser ones') I think based on your previous posts you probably know what I mean. In no way am I referring to squanderous behavior as it...

Hey, thanks for the response, this is what I was simply wondering. There is no intent on my part to disparage varsity athletes. -- heck I have of my own at USNA; At least you did not jump to that conclusion and I thank you for that. Good response.

I am wondering here; Is there any statistical information regarding what happens to the D1 athletes after the USAFA (and the other academies). What are the ratios of D1 athlete commissioned officers vs. non D1 commissioned officers, who stay in the service particularly in critical positions? In...

OK, but first a question. By PTAs do you mean Parent Teacher Association---as in the schools. OR PTA's as in "pain in the ....."? Now the answer. When Plebe's go off to the Academy, there is huge separation anxiety. There is also ALOT of pride for our kids as they have made it into such an...

LOL me too. Someone had the morse code as their signature block. I decoded, translated and was wondering what it meant. I think I added EST OPTIMUM STATUM HORRENDUM AMPLECTI, as a possible suggestion. ----Don't know its been a while. Shortly after, the person deleted that part of their...

Yeah, there is a lot of poison on this forum at times. -- That being said, there is a lot of love as well. Sometimes the latter can be misdirected and lead to craziness.

With that kind of attitude, you are already a winner. Best of luck to you.

Timex Ironman, if a budget no frills, tough watch is needed. If you like spending a little more money, that one posted by infantry dad just above looks very nice.

Get him a battery operated security camera that has motion detection. Set the camera inside the trailer using the alarm any time the trailer is left unsecured. I have a specific camera in mind, but don't know if I can post it. The name rhymes with slink, but just maybe starts with a 'b'. You...

Glad for you, glad for your family. Please explain what you're talking about up above quote......i.e., Sea Trials cadre. Thanks.

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