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re: Is a&m actually a military academy?
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:43 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:43 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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50 percent. There were 74 at my commissioning alone and over 200 just in my year group.
Why would folks be in the corp of cadets if they aren't getting a commission? Are there scholarships available if you are in the corp? I was under the assumption that all of them went into the military.
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Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:45 pm to Jster15
I respect the military. I guess as an extension I respect TAMU students/grads WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY. I don’t respect Aggies who, based on their attendance at A&M expect veteran recognition or imply they served. Basically equal to the hoards of recent “lifetime” Bama t-shirt fans who never watched a game pre-Saban.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:45 pm to atlanta917
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:46 pm to NoMansLand
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I don’t respect Aggies who, based on their attendance at A&M expect veteran recognition or imply they served.
I'd like to see specific examples of this. But I'm getting a feeling that these examples don't exist.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:50 pm to NoMansLand
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I don’t respect Aggies who, based on their attendance at A&M expect veteran recognition or imply they served
What the heck? Who does that?
An Aggie wouldn’t respect someone like that.
I honestly think some of y’all either make these assumptions on your own or just make up stuff.
Mercy. This thread needs an anchor.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:52 pm to atlanta917
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is still the number one producer of military officers for our country outside of the three service academies. While not a military school anymore they hold their own. Participation in the Corps of Cadets was also made voluntary. In 1963, the Texas state legislature officially renamed the school to Texas A&M University, with the "A" and "M" being a symbolic link to the school's past but no longer officially standing for "Agricultural and Mechanical."
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:53 pm to EKG
I agree this thread needs some smart Vanderbilts here to tell us more. Anchor Down!
Posted on 11/20/19 at 12:53 pm to NoMansLand
quote:You would be well served to understand the difference between cadets and veterans. They are cadets at Texas A&M. Some of them are prior service (e.g. veterans). Among the cadets, some are under contract to eventually commission and serve in the Armed Services. Lots of nuances. None of the cadets are asking for respect. But the institution as a whole deserves tremendous respect for what it has done historically in providing commissioned officers in service to our Nation.
I respect the military. I guess as an extension I respect TAMU students/grads WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY. I don’t respect Aggies who, based on their attendance at A&M expect veteran recognition or imply they served
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:05 pm to Jster15
Let's say you were a high school senior in 1968.
Is it true that if you went to The University of Texas, that you could be drafted into the military while in college, but if you went to A&M, you'd receive a draft deferral while you were enrolled in their compulsory military component?
I'll hang up and listen.
Is it true that if you went to The University of Texas, that you could be drafted into the military while in college, but if you went to A&M, you'd receive a draft deferral while you were enrolled in their compulsory military component?
I'll hang up and listen.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:06 pm to Wolfhound45
I understand the difference between cadets and veterans. ROTC also exists at many/most colleges. I’m not comparing those individuals to the fake ones who attach attending a college to serving.
And to the Aggies responding, you always ignore anything posted by “your” fans & never call them out. So why provide this for you?
And to the Aggies responding, you always ignore anything posted by “your” fans & never call them out. So why provide this for you?
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:08 pm to atlanta917
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a&m
They've brought one of the most unique college sport cultures, particularly football, to the conference, and their impressive annual endowments, first rate facilities and insane enrollment has brought nothing but legitimacy to the conference.
Easily my second favorite school, but I do understand the fear of the "sleeping giant".
Leave them the frick alone.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:13 pm to Texas Aggies 75 Mill
I like my officers who didn’t go to aTM
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:15 pm to Amadeo
A&M didn't bring legitimacy to the conference. The founders did. Get out of here with that. Jackson State has more uniqueness than aggies and a way better marching band. The only thing they brought is viewership.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:21 pm to yatesdog38
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Jackson State has more uniqueness than aggies and a way better marching band.
So in your opinion the following two variables make a program/university a good “SEC fit” (and A&M is subpar in both categories):
(a) university uniqueness
(b) quality of the university’s band
Good to know—thanks.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:32 pm to Jster15
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You asswipes are insulting all those that have served and continue to serve in our military.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:33 pm to NoMansLand
quote:False equivalence. No one is making this argument.
I’m not comparing those individuals to the fake ones who attach attending a college to serving.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:33 pm to yatesdog38
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The only thing they brought is tens of millions of cable subscribers which increased the value of the SEC Network by over $80 million than what its value would have been without A&M. A&M also allowed the SEC to renegotiate a terrible 2009 TV deal to get the SEC Network to exist in the first place.
I fixed that for you.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:34 pm to texashorn
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Let's say you were a high school senior in 1968.
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Is it true that if you went to The University of Texas, that you could be drafted into the military while in college, but if you went to A&M, you'd receive a draft deferral while you were enrolled in their compulsory military component?
1968? As in 3 years after the Corps of Cadets became non-compulsory?
Care to try again?
Posted on 11/20/19 at 1:36 pm to Wolfhound45
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You would be well served to understand the difference between cadets and veterans. They are cadets at Texas A&M. Some of them are prior service (e.g. veterans). Among the cadets, some are under contract to eventually commission and serve in the Armed Services. Lots of nuances. None of the cadets are asking for respect. But the institution as a whole deserves tremendous respect for what it has done historically in providing commissioned officers in service to our Nation.
Sir, I'm disappointed that you missed two key demographics: Drilling reservists/guardsmen and ROTC cadets enrolled in the Simultaneous Membership Program.
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