pilotmom15
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What date does the class of 2015 have to report?
This is a pretty small thing, but I am going to ask anyway. Does anyone know when the appointees will get the air tickets? I am going to be heading to Colorado Springs for intake with my daughter and would like to be on the same flight in if possible.
I-Day is June 23rd in the AM. Unless you live within a coupe of hours drive time, you'll need to arrive on the 22nd.
The threads about I-Day are starting and will be getting a lot of attention as June 23 gets closer. For parents: Plan to go to I-Day if possible. Get a hotel for June 22 and June 23. You'll likely get on campus early on June 23 (@8:00 to 9:00...don't be the first, don't be the last) and wait in a few long lines with your child before saying good bye, and then soon see him/her get on the bus for that wonderful ride up the hill.
During this time you'll meet parents from every nook and cranny, large city and small town in America. You'll go to the parent club picnic at the campground and probably join a hundred or more parents buying Academy clothing and stuff at the visitor center. A few hours later you may visit the chappel wall and watch as small groups of freshly minted (i.e. freshly shorn and outfitted) basics walk across the t'zzo carrying large duffel bags. You'll get eye strain hoping for a glimpse of your child. (We saw our son walk by in a group of 5 basics and the sight is forever in my memory.) That night enjoy a nice dinner, get to bed early and then return to the chappel wall for the swearing in ceremony. Last year it was at 9:00am and space along the wall was shoulder to shoulder by 8:00am. Once they're sworn in and march away, you'll get that "holy crap" feeling...its a mixture of intense pride, fear for your child, the enormity of it all, and the realization you won't hear anything for about 3 weeks (ie. Doolie Day In around July 9 or 10). Don't miss it if you can. However, if you can't be there, the bed and breakfast program is supposed to be wonderful.
i'd love the chance to meet some of you