My son who’s a senior in high school (Connecticut) just got an appointment offer on his 18th birthday (what are the odds) and accepted it 2 1/2 days later!!!!! We’re so incredibly proud of him and all the hard work he has put in his academics, sports, leadership etc
@@solomonw.2529 YAY! Congrats. I’ll let him know. He’s excited to have gotten in, of course he’ll probably be nervous as the day gets closer but he’ll be ok bec God will be with him and all of you too. Good luck. Keep me posted on your journey if you’d like
They carry books anymore? The worse thing was walking through a sally port during February with your 10 pounds physic book and 8 pound history book, hitting a patch of ice and going flying. All while smelling the rotten food smell of the mess hall.
Exactly. Trying to present USMA as just another college or university Isn playing with fire. All of the Academies-USMA, USNA, USCGA and USMMA- have one purpose and that is to train officers. Dumbing down standards in attempts to make the Academies more attractive runs the real risk of questioning whether these institutions are worth the cost. Civilian universities and colleges with ROTC programs annually turn out thousands more officers at much cheaper cost. There has got to be a distinct difference in the “product” if these government funded institutions are to survive. Tradition alone is not enough when it comes to a Congress with certain social agendas! Enough said!
Only the start of the journey. Outside, the world becomes real, although one of the biggest challenges is discerning that. You are played by the opposition (the Palestinian cause is an issue right now), and by your own political leaders, whose insistence on their own dogmas may pose issues with your probity.
And what is with the lock on the door. Back in the day a cadet’s room was subject to a”no notice” inspection by the officer and cadet leadership at any time. Basically there was no privacy and that was part of the training and the process!
My son who’s a senior in high school (Connecticut) just got an appointment offer on his 18th birthday (what are the odds) and accepted it 2 1/2 days later!!!!! We’re so incredibly proud of him and all the hard work he has put in his academics, sports, leadership etc
ivi122 Thats great news! My brother is a Freshman there now. So he can look up Micah Weiss if he wants
Wow, I got my acceptance letter too! Tell him congrats and I’ll see him this summer!!
@@insightfullumberjack oh wow cool! I’ll tell him about your brother. Congrats to him too and all of his family
@@solomonw.2529 YAY! Congrats. I’ll let him know. He’s excited to have gotten in, of course he’ll probably be nervous as the day gets closer but he’ll be ok bec God will be with him and all of you too. Good luck. Keep me posted on your journey if you’d like
@@ivi122 I’ve marked the day on my calendar and am incredibly excited. Thank you as well!
Beautiful thanks for sharing
Beautiful Campus
Jacob Meyer its almost hogwarts
@@insightfullumberjack No sir, this is better than Hogwarts. Until it comes to trains anyway.
Amazing
This video has 10,000 views and you're the only person that commented. I love you.
Great video btw
Awesome. Trying to go there next year as prior service. Any tips?
With prior service I think you'll have a good start. It's always better to know what military life is really like before you go to the academy.
@@insightfullumberjack I didn't even know I was eligible until an officer got in touch with me
What is the costs of going to West Point ?
John Steelman pretty much everything is paid for if you go to West Point
There is not tuition at attend West Point. You will however be required to serve in the Army for a minimum of 5 years.
@@insightfullumberjack Hello @insight Lumberjack....what is the age limit ?
John Steelman must be 17-22 at the time you start your first year
@@johnsteelman1410 You have to be at least 17 years old, but not 23 or older on, July 1st of the year you enter West Point.
Hello, who has been to West Point ? Do they have training there for 3rd Mates ? ( for working on a Ship as a 3rd officier )
They carry books anymore? The worse thing was walking through a sally port during February with your 10 pounds physic book and 8 pound history book, hitting a patch of ice and going flying. All while smelling the rotten food smell of the mess hall.
It is not a campus, it is a Army Instalation / Post.
Exactly. Trying to present USMA as just another college or university Isn playing with fire. All of the Academies-USMA, USNA, USCGA and USMMA- have one purpose and that is to train officers. Dumbing down standards in attempts to make the Academies more attractive runs the real risk of questioning whether these institutions are worth the cost. Civilian universities and colleges with ROTC programs annually turn out thousands more officers at much cheaper cost. There has got to be a distinct difference in the “product” if these government funded institutions are to survive. Tradition alone is not enough when it comes to a Congress with certain social agendas! Enough said!
Only the start of the journey. Outside, the world becomes real, although one of the biggest challenges is discerning that. You are played by the opposition (the Palestinian cause is an issue right now), and by your own political leaders, whose insistence on their own dogmas may pose issues with your probity.
What the hell is going on in that cadet’s room? What an embarrassment.
And what is with the lock on the door. Back in the day a cadet’s room was subject to a”no notice” inspection by the officer and cadet leadership at any time. Basically there was no privacy and that was part of the training and the process!
Very annoying music couldn't they come up with something better then that ?