So I'm going to the Air Force Academy

[BetterDeadThanRed]

I just received my nomination from my senator along with a letter of assurance, effectively sealing my place in next year's class along with a $403,000 scholarship along with 4 years of the best education and training the government can buy. So yeah.












Or more aptly said...

















FUCK YEAH MUTHAFUCKAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CLASS OF 2013 BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[[R-DEV]Jaymz]

Originally Posted by BetterDeadThanRed

I just received my nomination from my senator along with a letter of assurance, effectively sealing my place in next year's class along with a $403,000 scholarship along with 4 years of the best education and training the government can buy. So yeah.

[Solid Knight]

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]Jaymz

It's not that much.

[BetterDeadThanRed]

Lol, that's pretty much what happened to me when I found out.

[Colonelcool125]

Congrats, the AFA is a great school.

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Problem: "Left inside main tire almost needs replacement."
Solution: "Almost replaced left inside main tire."

Problem: "Test flight OK, except autoland very rough."
Solution: "Autoland not installed on this aircraft."

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Solution: "Something tightened in cockpit."

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Problem: "Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent."
Solution: "Cannot reproduce problem on ground."

Problem: "IFF inoperative."
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Problem: "Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick."
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[BetterDeadThanRed]

Originally Posted by Solid Knight

It's not that much.

I'll show it to you if you would like.

Taken from the USAFA FAQ section.

19. What is the total USAFA scholarship worth?
The scholarship that every cadet receives upon accepting an appointment to USAFA is worth approximately $403,353. This amount includes the costs required for cadet monthly pay, tuition, books, room and board, food, summer program, flying programs, dorm cleaning services, and operation and management of all the cadet area facilities.

http://www.academyadmissions.com/intro/faq/

And quite funny too Colonel.

[Solid Knight]

Originally Posted by BetterDeadThanRed

I'll show it to you if you would like.

Taken from the USAFA FAQ section.



Air Force Academy - General FAQ

And quite funny too Colonel.

No, as in the amount of money not being an insanely huge, mind boggling, amount. I wasn't questioning the actual dollar amount. Like "Ten dollars isn't that much"

[BetterDeadThanRed]

Easily in the top 5 most expensive, even if it isn't listed here.

CampusGrotto - Most Expensive Colleges for 2008-2009

[Colonelcool125]

To be fair, in many of the more expensive colleges, your tuition changes based on your family income. I could do go Harvard for less than my parents are paying for my high school.

[hiberNative]

$403,353 funding for monthly pay, room, food and education during 4 years sounds pretty reasonable (especially when the educational tools include aircraft etc). congratulations! sounds like you'll have a great time.