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Retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann shares his powerful story with cadets during his recent visit to post.

Retired Green Beret Serves as VMI Leader-in-Residence

February 20, 2026

Virginia Military Institute’s 2025-26 Leader-in-Residence (LIR) Lt. Col. Scott Mann visited post Feb. 9 through Feb. 13. He is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and author of The New York Times best seller, “Operation Pineapple Express.”

James Bangura ’26, Katelyn Redlinger ’27, and Gunnar Romsland ’26 review their cyber defense presentation for nonprofits and small local organizations in Rockbridge County.

Cadets Lead Cyber Defense Workshops to Benefit Area Small Businesses

February 19, 2026

The initiative is designed to equip cadets with practical cybersecurity skills, bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application, and positioning them for successful careers after graduation.

Vaughn Scribner will discuss the dynamic experiences of those who fought in the American Revolutionary War and the environmental, psychological, and social impact of combat on those who served at the front lines.

Scribner to Speak on the American Revolution

February 18, 2026

Vaughn Scribner will discuss the dynamic experiences of those who fought in the American Revolutionary War and the environmental, psychological, and social impact of combat on those who served at the front lines.

Dr. Duncan Richter, professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies and holder of the Charles Luck III ’55 Institute Professorship at Virginia Military Institute, has recently authored his seventh book.

Richter Publishes 7th Book

February 16, 2026

Dr. Duncan Richter, professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies and holder of the Charles Luck III ’55 Institute Professorship at Virginia Military Institute, has recently authored his seventh book.

Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 presents a letter of commendation to Dusand Barrow ’28 for his service as an EMT at the football game in Charleston Nov. 1.

VMI Cadet Rescues Citadel Administrator: Renders Aid to Rival Fan

February 13, 2026

This academic year, the game was held in early November in Charleston, and it was there that Dusand Barrow ’28, a VMI emergency medical technician (EMT), set aside his team partiality to aid a Citadel fan in distress.

Maj. Mattie Webb, assistant professor in the Department of History

Webb Named IGA Fellow

February 12, 2026

Maj. Mattie Webb, assistant professor in the Department of History at Virginia Military Institute, was recently named a nonresident fellow with the Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group (IGA), a nonprofit research and public education organization focused on geopolitics.

LtGen Furness over photo of post.

Statement from Superintendent on HB1374

February 11, 2026

A message to the VMI community from LtGen David J. Furness '87 (USMC, ret.).

Expert panelists Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson, and Col. Satoshi Masaka lead discussion during the JUMP event Feb. 3.

VMI Promotes U.S.-Japan Alliance

February 10, 2026

VMI hosted a Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP) event featuring a reception and expert panel discussion. JUMP, a partnership between the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA and the Embassy of Japan, honors U.S. military personnel and veterans while fostering dialogue on the U.S.–Japan security alliance.

Anderson J. Robles Rodriguez ’28 enjoys watching tourists write their wishes on sky lanterns and releasing them into the air from the train tracks on Shifen Old Street, New Taipei City.

Gilman Scholarship Available for Studies Abroad

February 5, 2026

Col. Jeff Kendrick, director of the Office of Global Education at Virginia Military Institute, announced the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is currently accepting applications.

LtGen Furness over photo of post.

Statement from Superintendent on HB1377

February 4, 2026

A message to the VMI community from LtGen David J. Furness '87 (USMC, ret.).