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Community Notice - The Chessie Nature Trail will be congested Tuesday, Oct. 29, from approximately 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. due to a VMI military training activity.
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In a background video, VMI cadets can be seen training in military tactics with their Reserve Officer Training Corps units in Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and taking their oaths of office during commissioning ceremonies.
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VMI Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at-large:
- The Chessie Nature Trail will be congested Tuesday, Oct. 29, from approximately 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. due to a VMI military training activity.
- The Keydets Rifle program had another strong outing on Saturday, as the mixed team topped VMI's rival The Citadel. The women's team, which set an aggregate record the previous week, smashed that number while facing the Bulldogs, with four shooters setting personal records in the process.
- Event Reminder: Retired U.S. Army Capt. Florent Groberg, a Medal of Honor recipient and this year’s H. B. Johnson, Jr., VMI Class of 1926, Distinguished Speaker, will be giving the keynote address during the 15th Annual Leadership & Ethics Conference. His speech is free and open to the public Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. in Cameron Hall.
- Transportation information for cadets and rats for Thanksgiving Furlough can be found on the VMI online calendar event starting furlough at CMD Nov. 23. Cadets and rats should adhere to all official timelines in the furlough memo when planning their travel.
- Season tickets for Keydets basketball are now available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased through VMI's official ticket vendor, Ticket Return. The season tips off Monday, November 4, at home in Cameron Hall when VMI hosts Washington College (Md.) at 7 p.m.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
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