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.

What’s the difference between Plebe summer and the remainder of your first year? Are you called a Plebe the whole first year?

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. .

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.

This is an amazing podcast! Can’t wait to get Cameron’s book and share it with our family!

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.

Thank you for your podcast. My nephew just completed Plebe Summer and your insights are helpful to understanding the USNA culture.

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!

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!

Go Irish!

Totally agree on the crab dip!

Great video! EN1 here…applying for SWO right now. I’ll find out this December if I get selected.

When did second class become detailers??? All Firsties in the 1970’s .

Please add current stuff that 2028 is doing.

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.

Good to see you are doing well Beth! Another great episode Grant!

1970’s we did Not lock our M-1 rifles Or have any military relationship with them at all ! Just a marching tool .

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?

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

Don't forget about the “Ass Log” AUGHT THREE, SIR!

I love your videos could you please do a video on I day

Great talk and insight!

Great video! Class of ‘17 here as well!!! Good to see you guys on here doing well! Hooyah.

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.

Thanks for the podcast! Great info!

A plea beer or a plebe beer?

Vemreer??

I know you guys were looking for historical terms and changes , Hope you don’t mind my Archeology !

Never said Mam once plebe summer .1979. No woman officers plebe summer .One woman Navigation officer Academic year.LCDR Cantwell?

Chopping and squaring is The same as my past . The turning tile was a Well worn Stainless steel plate not tile .

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 …. “

1979 , no king Hall for wardroom . It was there but not even called King Hall.

79 never heard of bearing bear .

No pushups as punishment . Just in PEP with Franz.

I was famous for greasing my bearing . I also Tightened up Luce Hall ..

Bancroft was redone .

Class of 79 , never Hit a bulkhead !

Could the Navy find any worse looking hear gear than the little round cap, looks juvenile …just saying🤷

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.

Thank you for shining light on another important facet of USNA life, especially for the instrument players!

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.

My son has USNA aspirations. Great take by two grads.

John definitely has the best background matching the theme of the episode of all your guests so far!

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!

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!!

Correction AF has a little more than 2x the number of pilots than Navy! Approximately 13,300 to 6,600!

*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*

The English Bulldog is the one who makes the final selection, so make sure he gets a lot of love midshipman.

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.

His Co-pilot must just got out of some g-force training. Those jaws must have been flapping.