
Baby on the Way: Preparing Financially for Parenthood in the Military
Apr 17, 2025 | 6 min. read
Parents’ Weekends at America’s service academies are unique and transformative experiences for parents, cadets and midshipmen. It’s the chance to reunite after a lengthy period of separation, meet instructors and classmates and get a taste of what academy life is all about.
Coins for Air Force Academy Parents
Each Labor Day weekend, parents of Air Force Academy cadets attend Parents’ Weekend. To mark the occasion, First Command is proud to offer a complimentary replica of the game coin used on the field. It’s the perfect memento to remember your son’s or daughter’s commitment to serving our Nation. The coin registration is now closed.
Game coins for parents of West Point cadets
During one home football game each year, First Command dedicates the day to helping cadets achieve a better understanding of financial readiness and their future leadership responsibilities associated with personal finance. To mark the occasion, First Command is proud to offer a complimentary replica of the game coin used on the field to parents of cadets. It’s the perfect memento to remember your son’s or daughter’s commitment to serving our Nation. The coin registration is now closed.
Homecoming game coins for parents of Coast Guard Academy cadets
During homecoming each year, First Command dedicates the day to helping cadets achieve a better understanding of financial readiness and their future leadership responsibilities associated with personal finance. To mark the occasion, First Command is proud to offer a complimentary replica of the game coin used on the field to parents of cadets. It’s the perfect memento to remember your son's or daughter’s commitment to serving our Nation. The coin registration is now closed.
Coins for parents of Naval Academy Seniors
Each Senior Day weekend, parents of Naval Academy midshipmen attend the senior day football game. To mark the occasion, First Command is proud to offer a complimentary replica of the game coin used on the field to parents of graduating midshipmen. It’s the perfect memento to remember your son’s or daughter’s commitment to serving our Nation. The coin registration is now closed.