Precious Moments – PPW

The Reunion of a Lifetime! PPW Class of 2027 Parents, so glad that you are having the opportunity to enjoy your Plebe and  spend time together!! I know that you have heard a lot of funny and heartfelt stories from your Plebe. Perhaps you had the opportunity to meet and greet with your Sponsor families …

The Light at the End of the Tunnel – Plebe Parent Weekend

PPW begins tomorrow!! You did it! Now that you are on your way to see your sons and daughters in their shining summer whites, you will be so proud! I would suggest that you don't over plan and that you follow your Plebe's lead. Enjoy your time together, listen to the stories, allow them time …

AN’s I-Day Bootcamp

USNA Class of 2027 - Last Minute Q & A I remember feeling completely unprepared and overwhelmed until some experienced parents came around us and poured information that made navigating I-Day and the journey much better. Lots of questions, lots of not knowing, and lots of mixed feelings: pride, joy, sadness, worry, all mixed into …

Coming Home! The Excitement and Things to Think About

As I discuss about at length in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, I am SO EXCITED for all N*avy parents, but especially for Plebe parents!!! Mids and Plebes will be coming home today for Thanksgiving break (unless they had an OPINFO assignment). For Plebes, it will be the first time that they have been …

Billy and the Plebes: What I Learned from I-Day and Plebe Summer – Part 1 | Episode 19 and Part 2 | Episode 20

The military academy journey is very different - both for the midshipman or Cadet, and their parents. No one except those that have walked the path before us can relate to what we are feeling and going through. Photo Credit - New York Times For parents it is a very emotional and dare I say …

Words for the Journey with Steve Wade | Podcast Episode 16

There is something special about the Navy journey that affects us all as parents. It changes us from the inside out and we are never the same once those bronze doors close on I-Day. We are privileged to have access to our Mids - more than Air Force, West Point, or even Coastguard. The Naval …

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