All of you are incredible.
Amid the highs and lows this week, hearing SAF usernames being used in conversations around my house, reading both heartbreaking and life-changing updates, and watching as grit and determination overcome those setbacks... you're all incredible. It was a honor to watch my DS go through the process, to celebrate with you as you received news and even to navigate a TWE. (No worries, he will be just fine.)
So as several have posted that they will be signing off, I want to get the final C2025 USNA chart out today. Fortunately, there will be even more little blood red dots moving up and to the right after we stop plotting them. They represent unbelievably smart, athletic, tough, honorable kids. Kids that are much better than I ever was and ever will be. Proud of those that made it and of the 1000's that were equally incredible but didn't make it. Because even if it's not here, they will make it.
Finally, my sincere gratitude to those that give their heart, mind and soul every day & night, imparting wisdom to the applicants and taking care of us crazy parents. You "gave us a hundredfold more than we gave you." There is a special, final chart (IX.) just for you.
Thanks for everything.
#GOUSA
View attachment 8746