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Follow the latest news and exploits of cadets, faculty, and staff in Army ROTC at VMI.


 

Dr. Phil Potter and Gen. Jay Paxton participate in a panel discussion at the George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar in Gillis Theater.

Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Returns to VMI

February 26, 2026

The George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar brought together 65 of the nation’s top Army ROTC cadets for two days of leadership development, military strategy discussions, and engagement with senior leaders, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine ’90.

Graduating cadets celebrate the completion of undergraduate studies at VMI.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚConfers Degrees, Commissions Officers

December 18, 2025

The Institute closed out the fall semester with celebrations in Memorial Hall, honoring 17 graduates who commissioned, answering the call to serve, and 29 young men and women who have now joined the ranks of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚAlumni.

Members of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚArmy ROTC Ranger Challenge team display their patriotism at Exercise Cambrian Patrol in the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in Wales

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚArmy Cadets Win Bronze in Wales

November 20, 2025

For the second year in a row, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team won the bronze medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol, the British Army’s premier patrolling event held Oct. 3-12 in the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in Wales in the United Kingdom.

Devin Auzenne ’26 accepts the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úflag from Maj. Gen Cedric T. Wins ’85, ceremoniously transferring leadership of the Corps to him. –Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚPhoto by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Meet the 186th Regimental Leadership of VMI

August 12, 2025

As the start of a new academic year and Matriculation draw nearer, meet the Class of 2026 leadership announced this past spring.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcadets stand in formation in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. before marching in the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade June 14. —Photo courtesy of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚArmy ROTC.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚMarches in Army 250th Parade: Reflects Army of the Future

June 16, 2025

A group of 49 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú cadets, along with Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚArmy ROTC staff members, marched in the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C., June 14, to commemorate the founding of the U.S. Army in 1775. The Army is the oldest of the six branches of the U.S. armed forces.

Woongchan Oh, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚClass of 2025

I Am VMI: Woongchan Oh ’25

June 2, 2025

Woongchan Oh ’25 had considered a military path during high school. But it was a soccer scholarship to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú that solidified his decision.

I AM VMI: Kevin Garroway, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚClass of 2025

I Am VMI: Kevin Garroway ’25

June 2, 2025

Kevin Garroway ’25 wanted a challenge. All it took was one visit to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú and he could see how different it was from other schools. He was sold.

2nd Lt. Thomas Langston ’25 embraces Staff Sgt. Jack Moran

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚCommissions New Officers, Remembers the Fallen

May 16, 2025

What started out as a foggy, misty morning, warmed into a bright afternoon as nearly 170 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú cadets commissioned into the armed services in Cameron Hall, May 15 at the annual Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) joint commissioning ceremony.

Three Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úgraduates hold a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úflag after completing Ranger School.

Never Quit, Never Settle: 2nd Lt. Janine Colantonio's Pursuit of Excellence in Ranger School

March 3, 2025

2nd Lt. Janine Colantonio '23 graduated from Ranger School January 24, 2025. Her journey was more than just a test of physical endurance—it was a crucible of leadership, self-discipline, and perseverance.

The graduates toss their gloves as they celebrate becoming VMI’s newest alumni. –Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚPhoto by Kelly Nye.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚHolds December Commissioning and Graduation

December 19, 2024

A seasonally cool morning warmed into a day full of happiness and celebration in a crowded Memorial Hall at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, as families and friends gathered to witness 38 cadets cross the stage to receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony Dec. 19.