Beautiful podcast. Grandson is a Plebe this year. I have tried to send him letters of encouragement. This podcast is sooo good. Thank you Cameron.
@anthonyferrara222214 сағат бұрын
What’s the difference between Plebe summer and the remainder of your first year? Are you called a Plebe the whole first year?
@patricialiesen9332Күн бұрын
This was a special video. I sent it to my 3C hoping that time is taken to watch it. Some of his statements should be made into posters, post it notes etcetera as i found them very inspirational. This video should be shared by B&G officers to high school applicants. It could be very useful to HS guidance counselors. .
@academyinsiderКүн бұрын
Thank you so much, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the video!
@travelwithshak34693 күн бұрын
I never played with Cam but after watching this podcast I have so much more respect for him. Well spoken. Proud to be a part of the Brotherhood. Good job Grant.
@academyinsiderКүн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@champtony245 күн бұрын
This is an amazing podcast! Can’t wait to get Cameron’s book and share it with our family!
@academyinsider5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@thomagosta58646 күн бұрын
This is an incredible podcast. Thanks for doing these and I look forward to watching more. I’ve encouraged my 2028 Plebe to check them out.
@academyinsider5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Let me know if I can ever support you or your plebe!
@SomeDayFire6 күн бұрын
Thank you for your podcast. My nephew just completed Plebe Summer and your insights are helpful to understanding the USNA culture.
@academyinsider5 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!! Congrats to your nephew!
@brettbonifay962010 күн бұрын
Thanks for your podcast and thanks to Professor McNeal. As a father of a current USNA 3/C and retired Naval Officer, I appreciate your dedication to the Midshipman. I wholeheartedly agree about finding and cultivating mentorships. Unfortunately some learn the value of mentorship late in their careers. I was lucky enough to have dedicated officers reach to me when I was a LT and pulled me into a mentor-mentee relationship that I still enjoy today. Regarding the “when does your career start” I would contend that it starts as soon as you have a leader assigned over you. That may be a boss or your first company commander. You learn and cultivate your personal leadership style that carries through your career from observing those leaders whether good or bad. Sometimes you learn more from bad leaders because you see what you don’t want to be like. They didn’t lead and they didn’t motivate. These experiences and observations, along with one’s morals, education, and mental fortitude develop their personal leadership style. Analogous to Coach’s Wooden Pyramid of Success, one’s leadership style is the cornerstone of his or her career. Thanks again. Go Navy Beat Army!
@academyinsider10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment and the feedback! Very interesting insights - I really appreciate it!
@b-rye123319 күн бұрын
Here’s something you didn’t know: There were two men in the 90s who took what was really a yacht club and transformed it into the mandatory training program you all know and love. Those men are Craig Cowen and Ralph Naranjo, both of whom who were USNA grads. Craig Cowen also executive produced a 15 minute video called Feet Wet, which provides an insight into the program and its benefits. Check it out!
@TheCaptain1419 күн бұрын
Go Irish!
@academyinsider19 күн бұрын
It's Go Irish every day except the one day out the year where they play Navy in football!
@drticktock401120 күн бұрын
Totally agree on the crab dip!
@academyinsider19 күн бұрын
I see you're a a man of great taste!
@scotchbeer22 күн бұрын
Great video! EN1 here…applying for SWO right now. I’ll find out this December if I get selected.
@academyinsider19 күн бұрын
Thank you! And good luck with that - hoping it turns out exactly how you're hoping!
@scotchbeer19 күн бұрын
@@academyinsider thank you Sir!
@josephpadula228326 күн бұрын
When did second class become detailers??? All Firsties in the 1970’s .
@academyinsider25 күн бұрын
Over 10+ years! All leadership Billets (Platoon Commander and above) are all firsties still! However squad leaders and company admin can now be 2/C mids!
@josephpadula228325 күн бұрын
@@academyinsider Thanks . Suny NY Maritime college Used second class only . That was the only one I learned about so far Using 2/c of the federal and state academies for Indoctrination .
@user-mc9jy7bz9e27 күн бұрын
Please add current stuff that 2028 is doing.
@academyinsider27 күн бұрын
Absolutely - working on it!
@kristinagordon717028 күн бұрын
I'm with Rick here. The different color floor tiles definitely came after our days (class of 2001 here). Most of the hall wasn't finished when I was at USNA.
@academyinsider27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the back up!
@michael6589Ай бұрын
Good to see you are doing well Beth! Another great episode Grant!
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
1970’s we did Not lock our M-1 rifles Or have any military relationship with them at all ! Just a marching tool .
@JamieElgieАй бұрын
Hi there. My son is hoping to swim varsity at the academy but they have a very full roster. If he doesn’t make varsity how does it impact his chances? Can you let us know? Also do the service academies have flexibility with their rosters that normal colleges do not?
@JamieElgieАй бұрын
Apologies. I know this is off topic. Let me know if I should ask in another venue. Great videos.
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Hey Jamie - shoot me an email [email protected] We can totally have this conversation!
@leila-bi5mfАй бұрын
Could you do a video on how to specifically prepare physically? Like what miles and pace u should be used to for plebe summer, what strength u should have etc? It would really help! I feel like I’m not finding specifics but a guidance on physical workouts would help
@leila-bi5mfАй бұрын
And also tips for the e course 😭
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Hey! Absolutely - I'll work on some of those things with content! Feel free to email me [email protected] and I can respond to your situation personally in the meantime!
@ericcabana310Ай бұрын
Don't forget about the “Ass Log” AUGHT THREE, SIR!
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
🤣
@katiemeskimen9733Ай бұрын
I love your videos could you please do a video on I day
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Absolutely! I'll work on that - do you have any specific questions or things you would like to learn about?
@katiemeskimen9733Ай бұрын
@@academyinsider anything about I day like what they do and anything interesting I love the military I wish I could have joined but I have a physical disability
@katiemeskimen9733Ай бұрын
Can you also do a video on the I day of three naval academy prep school too
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
@@katiemeskimen9733 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8eknb2Qlr7OaIU.html Here is a video that touches on that topic and talks about NAPS at large!
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
@@katiemeskimen9733 Absolutely, I will work on that!! I think you may really enjoy a podcast episode I did all about the daily life of a Plebe. You can check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/011-the-daily-life-of-a-plebe-at-the/id1463594323?i=1000451866361
@drticktock4011Ай бұрын
Great talk and insight!
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
@drticktock4011Ай бұрын
@@academyinsidermy son has service academy aspirations with USNA being the top choice.
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
@@drticktock4011 I love that! Can't go wrong with any of those incredible institutions, but I also think, with bias, being in Annapolis is way better than being in West Point, NY!
@totemtv5116Ай бұрын
Great video! Class of ‘17 here as well!!! Good to see you guys on here doing well! Hooyah.
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Let's go! I appreciate it - thanks so much
@karrigirlАй бұрын
Thank you. I didn’t even think about getting a dress for commissioning week, I’m not a fancy kind of lady, but dang I do need to get a dress, as I’m certain scrubs aren’t the correct attire. The thing about the Naval Academy is exactly as Karl said, every experience is the right experience. My son has loved every second, and I’m so proud of him, but I’m only a phone call away should he need me for anything.
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Love it - thank you so much for the comment!
@dstreuberАй бұрын
Thanks for the podcast! Great info!
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
@Beerman111980Ай бұрын
A plea beer or a plebe beer?
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
I apologize if Subtitles were off - but the term we were using was the "Bearing Bear"
@visitor-od6tyАй бұрын
Vemreer??
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
LOL thanks for the catch - I couldn't even spell my own name right
@visitor-od6tyАй бұрын
@@academyinsider you do a lot of good things right. Take care.
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
@@visitor-od6ty Many thanks - I really appreciate it
@ericcabana310Ай бұрын
Extended head call!!!! 😂 Totally forgot about that but so damn funny. Thanks for the laugh. You rate what you skate!
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
@@ericcabana310 LOOOL - I forget about half of these things until we start sharing these stories again.
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
I know you guys were looking for historical terms and changes , Hope you don’t mind my Archeology !
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Thank you so much for the comments - I appreciate the engagement! Beat Army
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
Never said Mam once plebe summer .1979. No woman officers plebe summer .One woman Navigation officer Academic year.LCDR Cantwell?
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
Chopping and squaring is The same as my past . The turning tile was a Well worn Stainless steel plate not tile .
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
Class of 79 plebe summer . Lecture on obeying legal and not Legal orders . “What if our squad leader marches us into the reflecting pool( now gone )” a plebe asked . “ That would be an illegal order and must be reported to me !” But when you come , you damn well better be wet …. “
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
1979 , no king Hall for wardroom . It was there but not even called King Hall.
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
We were served by Navy mess men , contractor started doing. After .
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
79 never heard of bearing bear .
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
No pushups as punishment . Just in PEP with Franz.
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
In 1979!
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
I was famous for greasing my bearing . I also Tightened up Luce Hall ..
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
Bancroft was redone .
@josephpadula2283Ай бұрын
Class of 79 , never Hit a bulkhead !
@tombrewer1540Ай бұрын
Could the Navy find any worse looking hear gear than the little round cap, looks juvenile …just saying🤷
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
It's certainly part of being a plebe!!
@clintswan2105Ай бұрын
I'm only just now seeing this podcast, and it helped me immensely. Perfect timing. You two guys were so great. Thank you so much.
@academyinsiderАй бұрын
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you found it to be helpful!
@konstancejohnston53172 ай бұрын
Thank you for shining light on another important facet of USNA life, especially for the instrument players!
@academyinsider2 ай бұрын
Of course!!
@amcm13233 ай бұрын
Really enjoying the content so far. Viewing with my plebe to be (2028). keep up the good work. Great resource and well articulated and explained. Thank You.
@academyinsider2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Please feel to reach out at any time if you have any questions!
@drticktock40113 ай бұрын
My son has USNA aspirations. Great take by two grads.
@academyinsider3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that sir! Thank you!
@svermeer3 ай бұрын
John definitely has the best background matching the theme of the episode of all your guests so far!
@danielleadama18593 ай бұрын
Just shared with our local parent group here in North Texas. So excited to see you are back! Your podcasts were such a lifeline and encouragement for me when Zoe was just starting her journey!
@academyinsider3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support and kind words!
@tinaballinger29033 ай бұрын
My nephew just got accepted into the naval academy. He goes Rhode Island in July OCS. He already has his pilots license which is like a grain of salt to the navy academy. Then off to Pensacola FL. His father was a pilot in The US Army Apaches. So so proud of him!! And let me also say thanks to The Late Major General Anthony Potts for giving my nephew off the chart recommendation!!
@roryskelly35339 ай бұрын
Correction AF has a little more than 2x the number of pilots than Navy! Approximately 13,300 to 6,600!
@SaltiDawg200810 ай бұрын
*Great looking Bulldog - reminds me of a girl I dragged Youngster Year.* *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965 - Former Enlisted Man*
@stephenpope5782 жыл бұрын
The English Bulldog is the one who makes the final selection, so make sure he gets a lot of love midshipman.
@louisthole59112 жыл бұрын
Lol nice try but the air force produces 500 pilots a year through USAFA and around 400-500 a year through ROTC. But good advertising strategy I'll give you that.
@semosancus55062 жыл бұрын
I had to go research. You are correct!
@fuzzybutkus39513 жыл бұрын
His Co-pilot must just got out of some g-force training. Those jaws must have been flapping.