Yay BCT is ova

Grappler
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:22:55 +0000

My son first began expressing an interest in the Air Force Academy a little over two years ago. Most of his research into what the Academy has to offer, and what it takes to become a candidate, he has gleaned from the official USAFA website, books on the Academy, and a documentary that we found on the Military channel (I think). Since I have no military background, I also wanted to learn more, so I investigated the same sites. As time went by, and his interested remained strong, I expanded my search to find more details about the Academy. Several months ago, I began lurking in Edodo.

If my first encounter with Edodo had come when I was first trying to learn about the Academy, I would have likely tried hard to direct my son away from USAFA. With the balance of nearly two years of other information, however, I found Edodo to be a valid source for the “other side of the coin.”

If you ignore docfrance’s advice and go there, recognize that the forum is intended to air grievances and cynicism. Balance these posts with everything else that you hear about the Academy. And do not post messages - this is not a parent’s forum!