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LTC Brechin, USAF, Ret.
- Jan 10, 2020
- 2 min
Timing is 'Everything'
For high school juniors applying to the nation'a service academies -- especially USMA, USNA or USAFA -- April is the month to start!
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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.
- Sep 27, 2019
- 3 min
The LOA – it’s not a guarantee!
"But what does it ‘really’ mean? . . . It is NOT an Academy appointment, but it provides a direct and confident path to one."
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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
100th Night at USAFA!
The Firsties at USAFA celebrated 100 nights before graduation on February 11. It is an opportunity for the first-class cadets to join wit...
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