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National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. Oct. 2017
No full textRats visit the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford Oct. 1, 2017 to learn about the sacrifices made at Normandy from veterans and volunteers. After rotating through the various sections, a wreath was placed at the memorial while Taps played in honor of the fallen soldiers
2017 Solar Eclipse, Aug. 2017.
No full textCadets observe the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, during which 88 percent of the sun was obscured by the moon
Henry Lee III (Light Horse Harry Lee) Revolutionary War era letter, 1779
No full textRevolutionary War era letter, 1779 July 7, from Major Henry Lee (Light Horse Harry) to General Jeremiah Wadsworth. Letter regards settling of various accounts for horses and supplies
Cadet Battery Carriages, Jan. 2017.
No full textPhysical Plant members and craftsmen from Steen Cannons unload new aluminum carriages for the cadet battery cannons Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Jan. 10, 2017. Unlike the previous wood carriages, which were replaced every several years, the aluminum carriages are made to withstand the elements for centuries. The cannon tubes had been in storage since June, 2016 while the new carriages were being built
Francis H. Smith Statue
No full textBronze statue of VMI's first Superintendent, by sculptor Ferrucio Legnaioli. Smith, who served for fifty years - from the opening of the Institute in 1839 through 1889 - is known as the "builder and rebuilder" of VMI. The statue was originally located near the New Market monument, but today resides in front of Smith Hall, VMI's administration building
John O. Marsh, Jr. at New Market Battlefield Museum, Mar. 29, 2017
No full textFormer Secretary of the U.S. Army, John O. Marsh, Jr. was recognized by the American Battle Monuments Commission with the Distinguished Public Service Medal on March 29, 2017, at the New Market Battlefield Museum
VMI Boxing, March 2017
No full textThe VMI boxing team competes in the USIBA nationals tournament held in Cocke Hall March 24, 2017
Spring FTX, Navy and Air Force, March, 2017.
No full textNaval and Air Force ROTC units begin Spring Field Training Exercises in the Corps Physical Training Facility March 31, 2017. Cadets were rotated among stations designed to emphasize team building exercises
Mid-Winter Formal, Marshall Hall, 2017
No full textExterior of Marshall Hall decorated for the Mid-Winter Formal Dance, Feb. 17-18, 201
Retirement Parade, Color Guard, Nov. 2017.
No full textView of the Color Guard and Superintendent's Flag during the Retirement Parade in honor of Sgt. Maj. John Neel, Nov. 3, 2017. Neel will retire on Feb. 1, ending a 17 year career as sergeant major to the Corps