USNA Commissioning Debrief with 2022 MidMoms Parts 1 & 2 | Episodes 29 & 30

As Firsties wrap up their last year, they are focused on service assignment requirements and training, keeping up their grades and finishing strong, their capstone projects, leadership and military duties, and so much more. As we look toward May and Commissioning, now is the time when Firstie families are finalizing their Commissioning plans. In my …

Planning Commissioning in the Midst of the Unknown

For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision on Commissioning Week schedule is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next hardest …

Commissioning Possibilities in a Year of Uncertainty

For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision will be about Commissioning it is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next …

The NFL Draft that is Ship Selection

Ship Selection... it's like a combination of the NFL draft, the Oscars, and The Price is Right rolled into one awesome event! CoVid has families watching virtually, but it is exciting nonetheless. Firsties that have been assigned to the Surface Warfare community will choose their ships and their life for the foreseeable future, and this …

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