<p>As Navy2010 pointed out…it is definitely possible for a greeting before the game! Plebers-to-be, especially ones from warm areas…buy hand and foot warmers, they are worth every cent…I was never issued them, but they are relatively cheap to buy in the Mid Store.</p>
<p>Also, if you get the chance to go to USAFA for the Navy/AF game…go! You probably won’t see it any other time unless you go on exchange. I didn’t go my plebe year, but I did my 2/C year. I think the USNA administration would support going to USAFA for the football game. As a 2/C, I went on the USNA MO and didn’t pay for absolutely one thing!!! We took a Navy C-9 to Colorado Springs from Andrews, slept in the dorms at USAFA, and missed Friday classes (this probably wouldn’t happen under this administration). I am glad that I went and my host (3rd Degree) and I shared stories/experiences and how their daily life differed from mine. I also saw three of my companymates on exchange. It was a worthwhile 3 days…especially since we won!</p>
<p>Let me add…it was completely free…so that was a bonus. There were other MO’s that allowed MIDN to provide their own transportation, but I think it was a hassle because most flew into Denver, then had to find transportation to Colorado Springs, and lodging. I believe there was a small reimbursement for those MOs. The down side to flying in a C-9 was traveling in SDBs…but that definitely outweighed the cost.</p>
<p>So if you get the chance and you are willing to pay or it’s free, take it!
Also, there are a handful of events that allow MIDN to go to West Point and I would recommend going to at least one…even if you have to go in uniform!</p>