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It all started over a few beers one day...

Two USMA 91 friends - Jamie Schleck and Rob Blomquist one spring day in New York City following a veteran charity event. We were amazed at how easy it is to connect with each other despite our infrequent interactions. There's a common bond between all of us - we are all leading parallel journeys that started off in the same place and time. On July 1, 1987 we raised our hands together on the plain at West Point, we swore allegiance to our country and the Constitution.

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Brian Mackey missed 2nd semester of yearling year due to a medical procedure to remove a benign tumor from his nasal cavity. He gives us a rare glimpse into the life of a December graduate. He talks about the shared obstacles of navigating cow English in the final semester of West Point, as well as the unique advantage of being a \"super firstie.\"

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