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Not sure if they still do it, but the barracks organizers try to sprinkle at least one STP rat per room, so there is someone with at least a little bit of knowledge about Post and where things are. Not that your days aren't scripted, and anywhere "new" you're going as a rat is most certainly...

Beg to differ. While they will go through the (harsh) VMI wash, a good pillow and comfortable sheets is one of the things I would not go without. Not that your DS is going to have trouble getting to sleep, especially during the first week. On that note, would recommend packing quality items...

NROTC - I was told I would not (and did not) receive back pay. Was told I was awarded a contract in July/August of 2019, wasn't medically cleared/signed until March 2020. Sorry if you got some bad gouge. On a brighter note, congrats on contracting!

VMI is random draw (within your assigned company) of roommates for your rat year. I believe there is one room that can fit two cadets; everyone will see anywhere between four to seven occupantsin the largest rooms. Every year after cadets are allowed to select their rooms and roommates.

Class of '21, so my information may be dated - the rats will be fitted during the fall; however, they will not march in coatee until the spring (after breakout). They will march in class dyke, then gray blouse, then overcoat before being allowed to wear coatee for parade in the spring.

Hi there! I see no reason why he wouldn't be able to do what you are proposing - the ROTC participation would be something of a resume booster, especially if he held leadership roles within the battalion; and on the academic side the classes would be counted as electives (unless they aren't, at...

Hi there! I had ADD, applied to USNA, went the VMI route, earned a commission and just completed Naval Rotary Wing Pilot Training. I was diagnosed with ADD in the second grade, and went through different meds the entire time I was in grade school, up until my sophomore year, when I decided I...

Hi there! VMI '21 and Navy advanced standing recipient. First off, a huge congratulations on being awarded the scholarship and choosing to attend VMI. I used the GI Bill to attend, so though not identical situations, it is close enough for government work (I'll see myself out). For your...

If you’re stopping in Lexington, Macado’s is a Keydet staple, as is The Palms. Seeing VMI is half of the visit, make sure you go into town to round out the experience!

Our unit siad (per CNO) that first class cruise is a "must happen." Everthing else is in the works right now.

Is the announcement from RDML Sands posted anywhere?

Not real beds :') But to answer the question, I've had a Keurig in my room for the last three years.

I seem to recall someone here who was an aerospace/aeronatical engineer, wanted pilot, had the PT/GPA/Aptitude/ASTB for it, until he got selected for SWO(n)?

Congrats! 1/C Cadet here, feel free to PM if you have any questions