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LTC Brechin, USAF, Ret.
- Oct 25, 2019
- 2 min
Am I Too Old to Enter the Academy?
I am asked all the time if college students or enlisted members in the Army, Navy or Air Force are too 'old' to enter the Academy. Typica...
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LTC Brechin, USAF, Ret.
- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
Working with a Coach
Working with a 'coach' to focus your efforts as you apply to the Academy can be quite effective. However, like most 'things' in life, you...
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LTC Brechin, USAF, Ret.
- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
Opportunities & Expectations
At the junction of opportunities and expectations, we must find, train and field a competent military force -- the Service Academies' focus.
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LTC Brechin, USAF, Ret.
- May 28, 2016
- 1 min
Congratulations Class of 2016!
Cadets at the U.S. Naval Academy graduated today. USCGA cadets graduated on May 18th and USMA graduated on May 21. Air Force cadets will...
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LTC Brechin, USAF, Ret.
- Feb 13, 2016
- 1 min
'Cut' in Line for USCGA Admissions
"Early” February is the time to start applying to the Coast Guard Academy’s AIM program (which stands for “Academy Introduction Mission”)...
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