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Webcams down again Has anyone heard why both webcams are down?

Oliver heard it was the Parents Club that was responsible..not enough setbacks!

It doesn't hurt your chances of getting in as long as you get the waiver. Just follow the DODMERB procedure for getting a waiver. They accused me of having asthma and i had to go to multiple doctors to prove i never had asthma and to get the waiver...according to DODMERB I still have asthma but hey what to doctors know. Its a long process but it can be done and you'll be able to get in.

OPREP 3 Bent Spear Yes..it is true...for the second time in three years a contractor hit the Academy flagpole..it is bent..bad...new eagle flew the coop too!!! Oliver is really bummed...

I am going to be attending kingspoint this July and i want to join the offshore sailing team. When I went to the open house i talked to one of the coaches(short guy with an accent) and he got my email. Should I contact the academy before hand or wait untill i get there. Also if i am interested in joining the rugby team should i bring my cleats?

Last Sunday, at our local parents meeting, we were told that the National Parents Association is preparing a campain to address the recurring funding issues originated at MARAD. They are preparing draft letters that we can use and send to our congressmen. We urge everyone to do so.

Oliver: What are you outraged about. The allegation by Mr. Ricks and Professor Flemming or the fact that Prof. Flemming despite earning at least some portion of his liveing for the past 20 years as a Professor at USNA routinely stirs up debates like this? Personally my view is the changing standards if they are there are not in any way more or less related to the standards today ...

Thanksgiving Break With my son being at sea, we are not sure about the new leave policies etc. Would someone provide advice on what time it would be safe to book a flight for Thankgsiving break? Thanks!

I think a "Top Chef" QuickFire challenge would be to whip up a great tasty nutritious meal at Delano, using just the ingredients found on site. (they did this for an Air Force Base out in Utah or Nevada somewhere).

First off, word of advice: Don't play the odds game, just do your best and see where things end up. Second, yes it is possible to become an AF pilot or Navy pilot out of KP. The class of '09 had an AF pilot. Usually, for pilot slots, most people apply for the Navy ones first. Considering 15-20 people go for it a year, 10 get the Navy slots (for pilot, anyone who doesn't get it is usually ...

Oliver heard it was the Parents Club that was responsible..not enough setbacks!

Webcams down again Has anyone heard why both webcams are down?

It doesn't hurt your chances of getting in as long as you get the waiver. Just follow the DODMERB procedure for getting a waiver. They accused me of having asthma and i had to go to multiple doctors to prove i never had asthma and to get the waiver...according to DODMERB I still have asthma but hey what to doctors know. Its a long process but it can be done and you'll be able to get in.