Hello! I joined the service academy forums back when my son was applying to the Naval Academy. He was ultimately turned down and has spent the last 2 years in the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech. He has absolutely loved his experience there, despite all the "alterations" from COVID.
This post isn't about him though! Our county has a FB page where people can "adopt" graduating HS seniors. Basically, we make a care package for them. I've adopted a girl who enlisted in the Army and heads to basic training right after graduation. I don't know her personally but do have a list of her favorite things.
I thought this group could be a good source of information for a thoughtful Army-ish thing or 2 to include. I realized after I adopted her that her initial experience will be very different from my son's, which is really my only basis of knowledge.
Any input is appreciated ... thank you!
This post isn't about him though! Our county has a FB page where people can "adopt" graduating HS seniors. Basically, we make a care package for them. I've adopted a girl who enlisted in the Army and heads to basic training right after graduation. I don't know her personally but do have a list of her favorite things.
I thought this group could be a good source of information for a thoughtful Army-ish thing or 2 to include. I realized after I adopted her that her initial experience will be very different from my son's, which is really my only basis of knowledge.
Any input is appreciated ... thank you!