As I understand, most folks go to VMI because of the zeal and loyalty of it's network of graduates. Some say "Institute" graduates are fanatical... and I don't think there's anything else quite like it. However, VMI is first and foremost 100% military... and very old-fashioned at that! The "old-corps" is very much still alive at VMI!
Looks like Army was the largest number this year, which is typical and makes sense because VMI has produced more Army generals than any other school in the country (aside from Army!)
Next, VMI produces many USMC officers: 20 Marines, with more set for commissioning this summer. VMI's ties with the USMC run VERY deep: VMI has graduated 2 Commandants of the Marine Corps and the "Greatest of the Leathernecks" & "the Marine's Marine," General John Archer Lejeune, was one of VMI's Superintendents. Not to mention several VMI Marine heroes have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Next is the USAF with about 15 VMI graduates commissioning in the Air Force and more set for the summer. As the newest service, USAF and VMI ties are perhaps not as strong as the Army and USMC, but a recent Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General John Jumper, is a VMI graduate, as is General Darren McDew, the Commanding General of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command. Interestingly, Both the Commander (USAF) and Vice Commander (USN) of U.S. Transportation Command are VMI graduates. Typically the smallest numbers to commission at VMI are Navy, this year with 12. Hope that helps and is not too much propaganda!