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<p>I saw these houses during the Civil Engineering Seminar at the Academy</p>
<p>Thats one of the neatest things I've ever seen. Often people donate to people living under difficult conditions in other countries and other hemispheres, not realizing we actually have third world living conditions in our own beautiful, prosperous country.</p>
<p>I think that is a wonderful utilization and use of the by products of some of the country's brightest and most motivated students efforts to learn. </p>
<p>It is a great thing to do. And the USAFA has obviously just been doing this year after year. My compliments to the USAFA administration and faculty that were behind this wonderful idea. Great job! And on top of that to recognize that there are cultural implications to the shape and placement of the homes. I think many of our young leaders that were involved in this program are more aware and knowledgeable of the quality of life and culture of Native Americans. </p>
<p>You know my son has the USAFA slightly ahead of USMA on his list. And now on my list it goes even higher.</p>
<p>The students making these are 2nd and 1st class cadets (maybe 3rds, but I didnt meet any) doing the Academy's 3 week long Field Engineering Readiness Lab out in Jack's Valley. It's program all Civil Engineering majors have to take and it looked like the houses were very well done. I got to take a peek while I was out at my CE seminar, and I think they were finishing up the framing and roofing at that time.</p>
<p>Wow! Thanks for the additional information Zach. Awesome. I'm still impressed by the entire program!</p>