No...she doesn't start serving as an OFFICER until she completes her 4-year bachelor's degree...which you're paying for...so thanks for that.My daughter excitedly shared that she would be attending the Coast Guard Academy, her first choice. Another senior mom’s response?
“Good for you! College isn’t for everyone!”
Nope. Only nerf, of course.
Super Soakers for sea services, of course. Handy when repelling pirates in Malacca Straits.
What’s the blade light color? AF blue?
Well, of course he has free will and can refuse to obey orders and go, and be subject to charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and likely to be dismissed from the service under other than honorable circumstances with no veterans’ benefits and would probably be ordered to pay back six figures. Other than that, it’s just like any other job. (I amuse myself.)
This is the key thing for me that drives my response. Some people just don't know and ask questions because they don't know and are at least a little curious. I have a good amount of patience when responding to this type of question.
The passive-aggressive digs.
Nice to see you here VelveteenR. I've been away from this forum for a while and just popped back in. My son is also still serving. I may use your answer sometime when I get that question. I love it.
One of the most challenging aspects of my role as a BGO is helping candidates fully appreciate the importance of having a credible Plan B. The United States Naval Academy is an exceptional and unique institution, but experience—whether in the military or elsewhere—consistently shows that long-term success depends far more on the individual than on the specific place where they spend four years of their education.
Agreed!
Whoa - that’s a real mash-up. Sure, I can see where Cape May, NJ, could be confused with USMA, West Point. They are both waterfront installations with a lot of marching.
