Yes, they flew out to speak to the class. During that conversation, cadets presented ideas that would boost morale and make their situation better. The Supt acted on these suggestions and here is the list that was communicated to the first class cadets PRIOR to the change in graduation date (which seems to have been in the works as they processed how they could make that one happen) -
- Wear civies on Fridays, expect an announcement. ( be reasonable in what you wear)
- We can expect more nights of Ballroom Haps being open—we are working with FSS. I opened it tonight and will work on the schedule.
- We can expect to open the golf course for Cadets only this weekend- more to follow.
- We can expect to open the bowling alley some this weekend for Cadets only.
- You can go off base to get drive through and carry out only.
- You can go to the stables if you would like.
- 70k worth of gym-in-a-box and TRXs are inbound to Vandy and Sijan.
- We will adjust the Microsoft Teams policy so Cadets can plan meetings not just permanent party. You will get unrestricted access and it should be set up by noon tomorrow. Talk to anyone and set up many groups as you choose.
- We will change the restrictions on visiting friends in isolation at the TLF. If anyone tells you that you can’t, text my cell. If they are COVID positive you need to get extra guidelines.
- No alcohol in the dorms or buildings in the Cadet area but if you want to drink somewhere, anywhere, on the USAFA reservation it is approved, you just have to tell your AOC prior. (The Dean says that you must be of age and not in a car)
- We will allow more permanent party to bring dogs in the Cadet area-yes dogs are mission essential and allowed anytime!
- We will figure out how to have an outdoor blowup-movie screen movie this weekend. (Maybe on the T-Zo)
- No one is being punished for social distancing violations. Be smart!
- Plan bbqs, use quads, fam camp, my front yard, the Comm’s yard (she has a zipline) or the Deans yard...
- We need Cadets to organize with the local school districts to mentor/tutor school kids via video-chat. Send a volunteer note to me—I will push it to the right person. You are amazing people that can help a lot of kids in the area
- Grades: the Dean is working furiously though all options—she will get you a note tonight. (spoiler alert-expect it to go in your favor by the end of the week)
- Please give me a couple days to work through the question of whether and what conditions first class Cadets can depart to go home.