"Thank you, we're very proud..."

raimius said:
Well, it is accurate.
Yeah, the monetary price is a nice benefit!
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You're right it's a great benefit.
But as we here know, freedom isn't free...my husband (a USAFA grad) when feeling snarky will add to that comment, "yeah, it was a free education, and I got it shoved up my bum one nickel at a time while there" :redface:
I'm not that crude and will tell friends and civilians about the 5-yr military commitment following graduation, too.
Here's another interesting comment we heard this weekend, hubby told a friend about son's CGA appt and he said "congrats, my son wanted to go that route but frankly, the admissions process by itself overwhelmed us.."
A compliment in a round-about way! :smile:
 
I find it amazing the amount of people who do not know what the Coast Guard does...a lot only know it at as search and rescue and drug busts.
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Coastie for Life, you made me grin.

rustypc, do be careful with the new group of parents! We tend to like free stuff that has anything KP printed on it. :smile:
 
We have no family history of serving (my dad World War II) and this is all new to me. We never hesitated to support our son with his decision. It's a heart and soul commitment and for them to know at thier age is something to be proud of. They have a dream and will serve us all well. The best of the best!
Teddy
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My family is sort of new to this as well. My mother had/has great skepticism about my decision. She prayed I wouldn't apply again because, "I knew you'd probably get in." She's confident in my abilities, but she'd never lie to me about how she feels. She was hoping some Ivy League would sway me, but no luck. She was afraid I was getting into something I wouldn't be happy with since I never talked about it; but a certain amount of skepticism is healthy in my opinion -- for one thing I'm as close to 100% as you can be before getting there that I want this. That said my father couldn't be more gung-ho; I'm one of three girls so he never thought any of us were interested. I was surprised how supportive he was when I got my appointment since he never said anything during the application process -- he's the one that left the message on my phone to tell me I got in.

I had someone actually look at me and go, You? You really think you can hack it? You're so not cut out for that. First time I was furious; now whenever someone has the gall to say something like that, even a raised eyebrow I merely smile and shrug and then walk away thinking, If that's true then why do I have an appointment?
 
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Clif, if you got an appointment you can hack it. I'm not the most physically fit person around, (wound up on athletic probation for almost 2 years). You just have to work hard and know that you can do what you set your mind to.
 
Clif said:
I had someone actually look at me and go, You? You really think you can hack it? You're so not cut out for that. First time I was furious; now whenever someone has the gall to say something like that, even a raised eyebrow I merely smile and shrug and then walk away thinking, If that's true then why do I have an appointment?
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Trust me, it's FUN to ram it down their throats years later. Ask me how I know. :thumb:

My high school class was full of the moonbats you now see marching through the Village in New York or over at Berkley. I was called a murderer, a baby-killer, a warmonger, and several other choice adjectives. Then it became "You'll never make it. You can't do it." When it was announced that I was going to NAPS, one classmate was heard to remark, "HA-HA! Not the Academy, loser!"

So what did I do? Simple. I SHOWED UP TO OUR 10-YEAR REUNION IN MY UNIFORM.

I didn't have to say a word. None were needed. :biggrin::biggrin:

Yes, the looks on their faces were priceless! Except, of course, for the worst of all of them, who hadn't made it to the reunion because he had become a homosexual heroin addict in the interim. Karma's a *****. :yllol:

You go to the Academy and clean it's clock. If I can get through it, you bloody well can. After that, you can go back to the idiots who doubted you and, if you wish to burn the calories, just smile at them. You'll know how stupid they'll feel whether they tell you or not.

Go get 'em! :thumb:
 
Zaphod & raimius

Thank you for the support!

Even though I feel relieved that I have the appointment in my hands, I still worry! If I make it through the physical demands, will I get through the academics? And will I be able to juggle all the demands that I am expected to handle? I am well aware that I will be among the nation's "best and brightest," and I just hope I can live up to that name!
 
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Clif:

West Point wouldn't have given you an appointment if they didn't believe you could be successful there. It will be hard work and you will be challenged more than you ever have been before. You will be successful if you choose to be successful. It's all in your attitude and determination.

It's normal it be nervous; just don't let that stop you. You're going to be fine!!!
 
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