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I am currently serving as a KATUSA in the Korean army, while also being augmented to the U.S. Army.(Will be done next year and planning on applying to USAFA for next year(Not an international applicant)) Due to my mandatory service, I am not enrolled in high school or college at the moment...

I’m working as a cadre for USAFA BCT in Barbarians. I was wondering if any grads knew more history about the patch, specifically what the HH means. I know the patch is based on a sign at Jacks Valley a few years back, but don’t know what the HH stands for on the sign and now the patch. Any...

Hey everyone! I’m looking to hear from anyone who has experienced or whose sons or daughters have experienced severe concussions from the mandatory boxing program at the US Air Force Academy. If you or your cadet has been affected, could you share your experiences and any outcomes? Thanks in...

Hi, I'm currently a sophomore in a Texas high school. Since 8th grade, I've wanted to join a military school. I initially wanted to go to the Naval Academy instead of the Air Force Academy, so I attended the Naval Academy last summer for swimming training, and I'm going to a STEM camp this...

Hello all. I'm currently a sophomore in high school and during my first semester I learned about the service academies. I first learned about USAFA and was already set on going there to be a pilot (like everyone else lol). I then learned about the USNA and have always kinda had a draw to the...

Hello I am a senior in highschool trying to figure out what to do about in the Airforce Academy. I have had my mind set on nursing as of now but I am confused with the whole process, I know the case my does not offer nursing as a major and I have looked at the USAFA requirements for healthcare...

Just saw this announced by Service and Academy and ROTC Scholarship Insiders through a video. This will be in effect for USAFA, USNA and USMA for applicants to the c/o 2029 and to summarise: MOCs can nominate 15 candidates on a slate The number of appointments for Qualified Alternates is...

Hi y'all, I'm currently a HS junior who had to move to Korea recently for financial reasons. I'm writing this because I am consolidating my chances of actually being admitted into USAFA. I feel like having to move halfway through junior year screwed me over and am kinda lost as to what I should...

Hey all. First time making a post but I'm in a difficult situation and would like some feedback. I have applied to USAFA and the Naval Academy, and additionally have nominations to both from my district representative. I have been offered the AFROTC commander scholarship to a decent school in my...

Hello Everyone, I'm an applicant for the CO 2028 for both USAFA and USNA. I recently heard back that I was accepted to both of their prep schools. Did anyone else here in this forum hear back?

Hi everyone, I've got red-green color vision deficiency. I can figure out lantern, cone test and other all except ishihara. Can I get accepted from USAFA and become a Warcraft Pilot or another professions. Thank you.

I applied to USMA SLE when it came out on the 1st, and I got in on the 9th. Is it usual to be accepted this quick? I also applied to USAFA and USNA Summer Seminar and still not heard back yet. Should I be worried?

After 3 long years of applying, I have just received an appointment to USAFA. As truly humbled and thankful I am to receive this appointment after years of toil, I am really at a crossroads on whether or not I should accept the appointment. I'll explain my current standing. I am a 2nd year...

A little background: (Applying to USAFA) In 2022, I intermittently trialed Vyvanse for attention issues. My last dose was Aug 11, 2022. This is over the 15 months required. I was never diagnosed with adhd or any disorder, I just trialed it. After stopping, my doctor determined that the issues...

Hey everyone! As a current nominated candidate to USAFA and USNA (wish me luck), I got to wondering at what point you are given your cadet saber, should you choose to invest in one. I tried searching google, and was unable to find any definite results. I would greatly appreciate if someone could...

Hello everyone currently a 1st year at my local California community college. Ended up here because ended up high school with 2.3 overall GPA and currently on a road to change it all. I started this semester absolutely terribly due to personal worries and life events that happened. But that was...

Good Day, I am a measley C4C, so I understand that I gave up my rights by entering here (56 days!). However, in the years to come, what sort of things would I be allowed to have? For example, a rug, or a TV? (only for C1Cs, I know) If I'm living in my room, I'd like it to be a little more...

I am working on appealing a waiver denial for West Point and waiting to hear back from USNA and USAFA. Does anyone know the medical accession standards for hearing for various combat jobs? Specifically: Hearing Standards for STOs, CROs, etc. Hearing Standards for SEAL Officers Hearing...

I was DQ'ed for high-frequency hearing loss in one ear (very minor btw). My ENT doctor told me it is not a problem at all and that he does not ever see it being an issue for service or life in general. It is not progressive and is only at a very high frequency so it pretty much just means I...

Does Anybody have any advice for high school students who want to attend USMA or USAFA?