SpiritCommitteeLiaison
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Lots of questions - hope I can get most of them answered.
Sponsor families -- Doolie Day Out is midway between BCT1 and BCT 2. They will be assigned a sponsor family HOWEVER this may not be their permanent one. They should get notification of the perm sponsor families right around the start of the academic year. If they do not get one, your cadet (not you) can send an email to cadet.sponsor@usafa.edu to request a family. In the meantime, most sponsor families allow their sponsored cadets to bring friends, but PLEASE ask first.
Parents, if you have not joined the 2026 parent Facebook page, yet, you may wish to do so. From there you fill be able to join BCT squadron and academic squadron groups if you desire. Unlike the Parent Resource Page (which is a wonderful resource), the 2026 Facebook page is specific for 2026 parents/guardians and has the USAFA Parent Liaison, Webguy, and other Parent Ambassadors to help you navigate these 4 years. Is there drama? Some, but we try hard to make sure it stays at a minimum and that rumors are quashed as soon as they are posted.
Search facebook for "usafa2026parents" -- for security, you will be required to send an email proving appointment. Message me if you have any questions.
Sunscreen is issued. They are told to apply often. They will be issued camelbaks and told to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Medics are available for minor scrapes, nose bleeds (common in the dry climate), blisters. Tell your appointee - DO NOT HESISTATE to ask for medical care. There is always an ambulance at the ready, just in case of the rare mishap. Remember that USAFA does not wish to harm their future officers.
Sponsor families -- Doolie Day Out is midway between BCT1 and BCT 2. They will be assigned a sponsor family HOWEVER this may not be their permanent one. They should get notification of the perm sponsor families right around the start of the academic year. If they do not get one, your cadet (not you) can send an email to cadet.sponsor@usafa.edu to request a family. In the meantime, most sponsor families allow their sponsored cadets to bring friends, but PLEASE ask first.
Parents, if you have not joined the 2026 parent Facebook page, yet, you may wish to do so. From there you fill be able to join BCT squadron and academic squadron groups if you desire. Unlike the Parent Resource Page (which is a wonderful resource), the 2026 Facebook page is specific for 2026 parents/guardians and has the USAFA Parent Liaison, Webguy, and other Parent Ambassadors to help you navigate these 4 years. Is there drama? Some, but we try hard to make sure it stays at a minimum and that rumors are quashed as soon as they are posted.
Search facebook for "usafa2026parents" -- for security, you will be required to send an email proving appointment. Message me if you have any questions.
Sunscreen is issued. They are told to apply often. They will be issued camelbaks and told to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Medics are available for minor scrapes, nose bleeds (common in the dry climate), blisters. Tell your appointee - DO NOT HESISTATE to ask for medical care. There is always an ambulance at the ready, just in case of the rare mishap. Remember that USAFA does not wish to harm their future officers.
