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Dec. 4, 2023—Regimental Executive Officer Paul Murray ’24 leads the Rat Mass and Regimental Band down Lexington’s Main Street to spread holiday cheer in the annual Lexington Christmas Parade Friday evening.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Feb. 7, 2024—Breakout resumed yesterday afternoon with a log march from North Post to barracks, then culminated in a crawl across the Parade Ground. Once each class had the opportunity to give the rats one last sweat party, the physical aspect of Breakout was done. Rats and their dykes then enjoyed a dinner in Crozet Hall featuring guest speaker Stephen Neas III '77. After dinner they celebrated their new cadetship with their first Old Yell.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin, Kelly Nye, and Lexie West.

Feb. 6, 2024—Breakout began this morning with a blast from Little John in barracks, followed by a workout on North Post. Rats will complete a regular academic day before resuming activities later this afternoon and evening.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.

Feb. 5, 2024—Rats and their dykes—1st class mentors—marched 20 miles on Saturday from post onto the Chessie Nature Trail and back.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Andrew Partridge '24.

Nov. 10, 2023—Rat Olympics for the Class of 2024 plus 3 kicked off Founders Day activities Friday morning in the Corps Physical Training Facility. The competition is the culmination of the 10-week physical education program, Rat Challenge. The company that works the hardest and displays the best attitude will win the Stockwell Cup, named for the late Col. Bill Stockwell.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Lexie West.

Aug. 22, 2023—Rats climb House Mountain by company during a 5.5 mile hike today and Wednesday as Matriculation Week continues. Cadre offer the rats advice while taking in the view from the cliffs of Big House Mountain, an elevation of 3,600 feet.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Aug. 19, 2023—This afternoon, matriculants were called down by company during the Welcome Ceremony in Cameron Hall. After the ceremony, cadre marched the rats into barracks for the beginning of their training.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Aug. 19, 2023—Matriculants are arriving on post. VMI cadets, faculty, and staff are assisting them as they register for classes, receive parts of their uniform, move into barracks, and sign the Matriculation Book.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.