VMI to march in Inauguration Parade

[bruno]

Something to look forward to- this will be the 15th Inauguration Parade that VMI has marched in. I had the experience of marching in Jimmy Carter's Inauguration Parade in January 1977- Cold, icy and long, and the reviewing stand was placed so that we had to dress left and to the oblique well sliding on ice and slopping thru Horse poo (!) but the memory (and the picture) will last a life time. Very cool opportunity for the Cadets- congratulations and march well!

 

[Lawman32RPD]

Your Institute will be heard from that day !

 

[vmiwifeandmom]

Both my husband and son marched in the Inaugural parade, 28 years apart. Carter and Obama. What a wonderful experience, but a long wait as they were at the very end of the parade.

 

[conrack]

marched in Nixons second as a HS freshman (Guiness World Record for largest marching band) and Clintons first as part of the Air Force Reserve contingent. The Citadels Regimental Band, Bagpipers and Summerall Guards will also be in this years parade.

 

[Wishful]

I understand USAFA Wing staff will be well represented.

 

[bruno]

A little pre-march TV coverage of the Corps getting ready to march in DC on Friday. http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/VMI-Corps-of-Cadets-heading-to-Inauguration--411129305.html

 

[Lawman32RPD]

They saved the best for last - just watching it on C-SPAN right now, and believe it or not, saw our son's best friend from high school who is a Third this year at VMI. Your institute was heard from today alright ! Way to go.

 

[vmiwifeandmom]

Wonderful as always. Just finished with the best saved for last! I remember watching this and looking for my son. They march so well together, with no waves....just perfect!

 

[bruno]

 

[vmiwifeandmom]

It was the Battle of New Market. @bruno

 

[kinnem]

Thanks @bruno . I thought it looked like the entire corps.

 

[EOD/SEALmom]

My rat daughter was marching today, although I didn't see her in any of the broadcasts. But my heart was bursting wide pride! RAH VA MIL [emoji631]

 

[Falcon A]

IMHO they were the best cadet unit in the entire parade. The look on our new President's face as he stood seemed to indicate to me he was impressed. My lip reading of him as he turned to SecDef Mattis was to say "Who are these guys?" ... Pretty sure SecDef Mattis said "VMI"...and then he smiled.

 

[vmiwifeandmom]

IMHO they were the best cadet unit in the entire parade. The look on our new President's face as he stood seemed to indicate to me he was impressed. My lip reading of him as he turned to SecDef Mattis was to say "Who are these guys?" ... Pretty sure SecDef Mattis said "VMI"...and then he smiled.

totally agree...best in show!

 

[Falcon A]

I understand USAFA Wing staff will be well represented.

They marched well. Funky uniform.

 

[KarenH]

Your lip reading was dead on, Falcon A. DS reports that logistically it was smooth. They only stood ready for a little over two hours. Not bad considering the parade started two and a half hours late. VMI does excel at getting things done.

 

[turtlerunnernc]

They looked amazing !! I couldn't pick out my cadet but so proud of him and the entire Corp. It was impressive. I had goosebumps.

EODSEALMOM, good luck to your rat on the 20 mile ruck tomorrow

 

[LineInTheSand]

They looked very good on TV

 

[Falcon A]

LITS -- I thought USCGA and USMMA also looked very good.

 

[BlahuKahuna]

I understand USAFA Wing staff will be well represented.

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