<p>Ann - Congratulations to your son. I bet the receipt of the LOA has taken a great weight off of your son's shoulders.</p>
<p>Perhaps the earlier discussions were indeed academic, but they may help others.</p>
<p>Your son should still strive to do his best in the coming year and complete the required application process. DODMERB also presents a challenging process. With a LOA the nomination should be a given. However, he should take the nomination process seriously or he could be sidetracked there also.</p>
<p>While LOAs are not given to those that ask for them, but are earned by past accomplishments. They can also be taken away with just cause.</p>