<p>As far as papers, my first semester here I recall having 4 papers all in English because I was in mostly techie classes. Second semester I had about 8 from History, MSS, and others (some Calc papers too :( ). Last semester I wrote about 12 papers, including some 9 to 12 pagers. I dread writing papers, but if you start working on them early here at the Academy, and just do a little bit a night, they don't seem too bad. Of course scheduling conflicts do arrise and you might have to wait until the night before.</p>
<p>As far as the new supt and commadant go, I advise you guys not to write a letter like this cadet did.
<a href="http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/airforce.asp%5B/url%5D">http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/airforce.asp</a></p>
<p>This is a true letter, which seemed to get the cadet into a lot of trouble. I thought it was kinda funny :)</p>
<p>The author was my BCT 1 Cadre</p>
<p>yeah, that guy was a total idiot. You don't just up and email the cheif of staff and sec of AF like they are your friends. Stupid but funny... I am surprised he didn't get booted. I am guessing Article 15 JSF (Did he say)? That's a story he can tell his kids when he gets old.</p>
<p>I guess he isnt at the Academy anymore, I just tried to look him up on global but he is not listed.</p>
<p>He got kicked out for honor last August.</p>
<p>Dang, that stinks, well i guess he had it coming based on his past perfomrance.</p>
<p>While writing the e-mail to the AF Chief of Staff and SecAF was not smart, this didn't have anything do do with him getting kicked out. I'll refrain from giving more information on his dismissal, though, as it's quite irrelevant at this point in time and pointing out his flaws (or rather, lapses in judgment) would benefit no one and I would not feel right doing.</p>
<p>Haha, I found this really funny:
<a href="http://www.edodo.org/2005/05/ohsnap-error.gif%5B/url%5D">http://www.edodo.org/2005/05/ohsnap-error.gif</a></p>
<p>cause it's an EXACT carbon copy of my experience when I visited a year ago. What's your opinion about it? The cadet I was with mentioned that there are a number of cynical cadets...but not everyone is like that, going to the academy is as good as you make it.</p>
<p>I would say that everyone is cynical is some sort of way. there are just some things that make you stressed out here, that's the purpose of this place.</p>
<p>To go back to the R-word (recognition) and it's rumored return, it's much more than a rumor. My class found detailed plans and documents describing and planning recognition for the class of 2009 put together by upperclassmen for approval by the higher authorities. I don't think these were intended for our eyes, but they were on the public drive. I've read through some of them myself. I just checked again and, not surprisingly, they're gone. Once again, I'll emphasize, this is no guarantee it's coming back. It's all up to the high command.</p>
<p>Sempergumby -- "With that being said, I think the Class of 2009 would be proud to say that their class participated in Recognition; what an accomplishment."</p>
<p>I couldn't agree more. In fact, I've been surprised to find that most of my class is excited that we might be going through recognition and are reacting very positively to the possibility. Granted, we all came here because we wanted a challenge and we know it will be good for us, but I think part of reason is less noble: ego. When 06 leaves, we would be the ONLY recognized class. Which--we like to think--would come with certain bragging rights.</p>
<p>"Once again, I'll emphasize, this is no guarantee it's coming back. It's all up to the high command."</p>
<p>While nothing here is 100% guaranteed until it happens, Gen. Desjardins told the entire classes of 06 anf 07 on Tuesday that it WAS coming back and verbatim "The class of 2009 will be recognized"</p>
<p>"When 06 leaves, we would be the ONLY recognized class. Which--we like to think--would come with certain bragging rights."</p>
<p>I appreciate your enthusiasm for the thought of being recognized, although don't be like some other cadets at the academy that think they have a bragging right based on recognition. that's ********. i can't help the fact that my class or '07 were not recognized. i would accept anyday the challenge of recognition. don't think it makes you better than those that weren't even given the opportunity. it wasn't our choice!</p>
<p>"I appreciate your enthusiasm for the thought of being recognized, although don't be like some other cadets at the academy that think they have a bragging right based on recognition. that's ********. i can't help the fact that my class or '07 were not recognized. i would accept anyday the challenge of recognition. don't think it makes you better than those that weren't even given the opportunity. it wasn't our choice!"</p>
<p>Rational people do realize that it's not the choice of any class what system they went through. There will always be people who talk and try to raise themselves above members of other classes, but I wouldn't be too concerned with those people.</p>
<p>Concerning Recognition, while it's true that your class and 07 didn't go through it, all 3 of our classes are in the position of never having run it. Since my class did go through it, we do have an advantage, but how successful the event is it due largely in part to the roles 07 and your class take in it.</p>
<p>Mutual respect is key to this place. No two classes in the Academy's entire history went through the same four degree year, so entire classes should not be shunned merely because of the system that was in palce when they got here.</p>
<p>I'm about to buy my boots. How should they fit...snug or big enough to fit another pair of socks inside...</p>
<p>Also does it matter what type of socks I bring? low vs. high cut...</p>
<p>They shouldn't be snug. Realize you'll be wearing boot socks with them, which are thicker than regular ones. However, they should not be loose enough to wear two pairs. Too tight or too loose will both cause you problems.</p>
<p>You don't need to bring socks. You'll be issued about a million pairs. However, when you're breaking them in, get a pair (or 2) of boot socks so you get used to that feeling. It'd also help to wear a pair when you're trying boots on deciding on a size.</p>
<p>Wherever you get your boots, i.e. here or any AF installaion, the people there will be able to help you pick out the right size.</p>
<p>Does USAFA ever have snow days?</p>
<p>Since I've been here there has been one 2-hour delay.</p>
<p>Well that's better than nothing. I've always liked delays better than cancellations anyway. Maybe that's just because I'm in HS, and my life is school...</p>
<p>Way back in the stone age.....the Russian flu struck the cadet wing. That stop classes for days. It was so bad it was in Time magazine. Cadets who had been sick early, delivered meals in wagons to those still sick. That years flu shot was way off the mark.</p>
<p>Snow days they do happen, don't wish for them cause Mitches runs out of food and you get hot dogs for every meal. The food trucks can make it up the hills and I 25 is closed.</p>