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With their Breakout complete, congratulations to the newest VMI class, the Class of 2025!
#RahVaMil
#VMI25
#vmi22plus3
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After almost 11 hours of sweat and tears, the rat mass are now officially cadets! Congratulations, Class of 2023!
#RahVaMil
#RatsNoMore
#VMI20Plus3
#VMI2023
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Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins '85 will serve as the Virginia Military Institute’s 15th superintendent according to a unanimous vote today by the Institute’s Board of Visitors. Maj. Gen. Wins has served as interim superintendent since Nov. 2020.
#RahVaMil
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Breakout is complete and the Rat Mass is now officially the Class of 2021!
#RahVaMil
#breakout
#congrats
#grit
#perseverance
#pain
#victory
#ratnomore
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Check out the amazing sunrise over barracks this morning!
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The Corps of Cadets march in the inaugural parade for the first VMI graduate to serve as governor in a century, Gov. Ralph Northam '81.
#amnestytocadets
#nomorePTs
#RahVaMil
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Over 300 cadets took time this evening to participate in the 9/11 memorial stair climb in barracks. Led by the VMI Firefighting Club, this climb honors the sacrifice of first responders who climbed 110 floors in the World Trade Center, 19 years ago today.
#NeverForget
#RahVaMil
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Rats and their dykes—1st class mentors—undertook a 20-mile march yesterday.
Over the past months, rats have learned first-hand that VMI is not an easy place, but that they aren't on this journey alone. At VMI you have the guidance of your dyke & the support of your brother rats.
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Today’s the day! With the firing of Little John as their morning wake-up, the 2022 plus 3 VMI Rat Mass has begun their Breakout.
#RahVaMil
#vmi22plus3
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Introducing the class of 2027!
Check out the debut of our official Cadets, standing tall and proud, embodying the essence of triumph and unity.
Drop your favorite Breakout memory and tag your fellow cadets in the comments!
#VMI27
#breakout2024
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After a stunning win against Samford, VMI is now 4-0 and ranked No. 14 in the FCS.
#RahVaMil
#GoKeydets
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This is not a drill... The day 2023+3 has been training for arrived today at 0530. Breakout has begun!
#RahVaMil
#VMI23plus3
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Cadets congratulate the football team on their win over ETSU with an Old Yell last night in barracks. The Keydets beat the Bucs 31-24 in a thrilling overtime victory that didn’t come until after 1 a.m. due to storm delays in Johnson City on Saturday.
#rahvamil
#wholedamnteam
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Celebrating the spirit of freedom & independence! Happy Fourth of July from VMI. 🇺🇸
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Last night, the Corps paid tribute to the 13 American troops and dozens of lives lost in the bombings at Kabul, Afghanistan, through the playing of Amazing Grace.
The tribute was preceded by remarks from Regimental Commander Kasey Meredith ’22 and Noah Kirk ’22.
#RahVaMil
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After a comeback win against Wofford, the VMI Keydets football team is 5-0 and ranked No. 10 in the FCS.
Read more at
@VMIAthletics
here:
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Today, and every day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
#memorialday
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Please take time today and join us in saluting and extending a thank you to our U.S. veterans. Today we honor you, but every day we are grateful for your service and sacrifices.
#veteransday
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Remember and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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Cadets march in the annual Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade as thousands watch from the sidewalks of Main Street.
#rahvamil
#lexingtonva
#lovelexva
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Competing and winning. 45-24 win over Davidson. Now that’s a way to start off the season.
#RahVaMil
#GoKeydets
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This Memorial Day, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. Thank you all.
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According to a new study out of
@Georgetown
, VMI was ranked as the No. 1 public liberal arts college with the highest long-term return on investment.
#RahVaMil
Read more:
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The Shako is coming back to Lexington!
VMI tops The Citadel to reclaim the Silver Shako in the Military Classic of the South!
#RahVaMil
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Congratulations, cadets! Think of all the hard work and determination you showed while at the Institute as you go on to your next journey.
Cadets from the Class of 2019 are relieved from duty!
#RahVaMil
#vmigraduation19
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After outstanding performances in recent games, VMI football is currently ranked
#21
in the FCS.
#GoKeydets
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No ordinary college.
Virginia Military Institute has retained its high placing among the nation’s best colleges, according to 2022 college rankings released this fall by nationwide publications.
#RahVaMil
#NoOrdinaryCollege
Read more here:
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The Rat Line has begun.
This afternoon, matriculants were called down by company during the Welcome Ceremony in Cameron Hall. After the ceremony, cadre marched the rats into barracks for the beginning of their training.
#RahVaMil
#VMI22plus3
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The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death of Capt. Jack Casey ’19 on Feb. 7. Casey was one of five Marines involved in a helicopter crash in California during a training flight.
More info:
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To our U.S. veterans, including our alumni who have served, VMI salutes you for your service and dedication to our country. Today we honor you, but we are grateful for your service every day.
#VeteransDay
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We had an amazing sunrise on post this morning to welcome the first day of November.
#RahVaMil
#welcomenovember
#sunrise
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After starting the season undefeated at 3-0, Keydets football is officially ranked No. 19 in the FCS.
#RahVaMil
#GoKeydets
Read more here:
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Day 1 of Matriculation is complete! Safe travels to all parents, family members and friends who joined us today.
#RahVaMil
#NoOrdinaryCollege
#VMI21Plus3
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From the VMI family to yours, 🇺🇸Happy 4th of July! Hoping all are having a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
#July4
#AmericanFlag
#Independenceday
#Freedom
#MilitaryCollege
#USA
#RahVaMil
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The Rat Line has begun. This afternoon, matriculants we’re called down by company during the Welcome Ceremony in Cameron Hall and then marched int Barracks to begin their training.
#RahVaMil
#vmi23plus3
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A hard-earned honor.
This past weekend, the VMI football team proudly received their Southern Conference championship rings - and they’re not done yet.
#RahVaMil
@VMIAthletics
@VMI_Football
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Time for Breakout! Cadets will be out all day testing their physical and mental strength. Alumni, what do you remember about your breakout?
#RahVaMil
#RatMass
#VMI20plus3
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We remember.
This morning, the Board of Visitors honored the VMI alumni lost 20 years ago during the September 11 attacks.
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FALL IN!
Today, 491 matriculants reported to post, where they will begin the Rat Line. These rats will spend several months training with one goal in mind: earning the coveted title of 'VMI cadet.' VMI welcomes the 24 + 3 Rat Mass as they begin the journey of a lifetime.
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More than 100 cadets and local EMTs participate in the 9/11 memorial stair climb this afternoon in barracks. The event, led by the VMI Firefighting Club, replicates the 110 floors climbed by 9/11 responders in the World Trade Center, 18 years ago today.
#rahvamil
#neverforget
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Join us in saluting and extending a thank you to our U.S. veterans. Today we honor you, but we are grateful for your service every day.
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Interim Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins '85 shares his thoughts on the Institute and gives words of encouragement in his first address to the Corps of Cadets.
#RahVaMil
#NoOrdinaryCollege
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will address VMI's graduating Class of 2023 at the school’s commencement exercises Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall. Read more:
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Today’s the day! VMI’s Rat Line has begun its culminating event – Breakout. Follow VMI on Facebook and Instagram throughout the day for photos from this hallmark event of the journey from rat to cadet.
#RahVaMil
#NoOrdinaryCollege
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Today we honor those who were lost, the everyday Americans who became heroes, and the heroes in uniform who risked it all.
#NeverForget
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2nd Class cadets did a great job painting the cannonball with the ring design of the class of 2019! This Friday they'll receive their rings and celebrate with the Ring Figure Ball.
#RahVaMil
#ringfigure
#Rah19
#vmi19
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On
#MemorialDay
, and every day, we remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
#HonorThem
#RahVaMil
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The Keydets defeated the Citadel Bulldogs 34-21 Saturday in Charleston, South Carolina during the Military Classic of the South, bringing the Silver Shako trophy back to Lexington for the first time since 2002.
#rahvamil
#wholedamnteam
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They’re off!
More than 500 rats, cadets, and staff members are traveling to The Citadel this weekend to represent the Institute with pride and cheer on our Keydets in the big game.
#BeatCitadel
#RahVaMil
#GoKeydets
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Our freedom was never free.
#MemorialDay
Thank you to the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Today and every day, VMI honors the courage and sacrifice of those American service members.
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Throwback to
@GovernorVA
Glenn Youngkin's visit to post. Prior to speaking at commencement, Youngkin came to post to meet with graduating cadets. On this trip, he paid a visit to the guard team, came onto the intercom, and granted amnesty to the Corps!
#ThrowbackThursday
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Congrats on receiving your rings, class of 2019! Enjoy the celebration tonight at the Ring Figure Ball.
#RahVaMil
#ringfigure
#Rah19
#vmi19
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Almost 200 cadets took the commissioning oath in a joint ceremony held this morning. Thank you to each of you for choosing to serve your country!
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With the guidance of their cadre and the support from their brother rats, the rats have completed the first week at VMI.
#ratcrucible
#grit
#RahVaMil
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They did it: thanks to a stunning 31-17 win over The Citadel, the Silver Shako stays where it belongs, and VMI has made it to the playoffs.
The Keydets will travel to Harrisonburg this Saturday afternoon to take on JMU in VMI's first-ever NCAA FCS playoff game.
#RahVaMil
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