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Aug. 24, 2020—After a week of administrative training, the Rat Line officially began last night when the Class of 2020 plus 3 met their cadre in Cocke Hall.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye. 

Feb. 1, 2020—Breakout culminated in a charge across the Parade Ground and into barracks. The afternoon included rats marching to McKethan Park for more physical activity before returning to post.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Kelly Nye. 

Jan. 27, 2020—Rats march donated food to the Rockbridge Area Relief Association yesterday afternoon. Over the last several weeks they raised more than $12,000 to support the organization which provides aid to Rockbridge County residents in need.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.

Aug. 17, 2019—New cadets were called down by company during the welcome ceremony in Cameron Hall this afternoon. Afterwards cadre marched the rats into barracks for the beginning of their training.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Aug. 22, 2019—Rats climb House Mountain by company during a 5.5 mile hike today as Matriculation Week continues. At the summit cadre offer the rats advice while taking in the view. —VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Aug. 19, 2019—Rats continue the first week of training with the VMI Fitness Test in Foster Stadium this morning. The VFT consists of sit-ups, pull-ups, and a timed 1.5 mile run. The new cadets visited the Quarter Master Department by company to get fitted for more uniform items, as training moves forward throughout post.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye and H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

The VMI rat mass of 2020+3 visits the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, to learn about the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. While there, rats heard the story of the invasion and about the incredible loss of life, which especially impacted the small community of Bedford, and they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony.--VMI Photos by Mary Price. 

Aug. 17, 2019—Over 500 new cadets moved into barracks this morning. The new cadets registered for classes, received parts of their uniform, and signed the matriculation book.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye and Mary Price.