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1 9 0 7 One of the Oldest College Newspapers m 2 0 C Preston Library Virginia Military Institute Lexington. VA 24450 The Cadet "09+ 3, Welcome to the Jungle.... Mow STBAm>!" ~ TourD}'kes Independently Run By Cadets ,Since 1 907 M VOLUME 1 0:2 M o n d a y , J a n u a r y 2 6 T H , 2 0 0 9 ISSUE 1 5 Week in' Review C h r i s S o m m a t a k e s h i s p l a c e a m o n g t h e o t h e r C I F s o f n e w s p a p e r h i s t o r y p g . 2 D3faiilSHI3 I s t h e s t a n d a r d n o t b e i n g u p h e l d b y V M I ' s t o p C a d e t ? Y o u D e c i d e , p g . 3 K e y d e t B a s k e t b a l l s u f f e r s f i r s t l o s s a t h o m e , b u t k e e p s o n r o l l i n g p g . 4 S e c t i o n s News..................... 1 Opinion.... ............ 3 Sports................... 4 Entertainment....... 6 T h e Cadet, student newspaper of the Virfiinia Mil i ta ry In s t i tu te , was es-tahlislied in the Fall of 1907 and has been continued since that time. Ou r newspaper is published ever)' Friday af-terncK) n during.the academic year, except during Corps trips, holidays and exam periods. T he Cadet offices arc located on the third lloor of Maury Brooke Hall. To o rd e r a su b s c r ip t io n of th e N ew sp ap e r co n tac t; T h e Cadet EIC Phone; VMl Box 7 (314) 604-6980 Lexington, VA O f lk e E-niail; 24450-0304 cadetvdit@gnuiil.com The Cadet is a inembi r of the Publications Board which ser\'es as the supervisor)' body for iUl cadet publications. IVriodicals postage paid- Lexington, VA Postal Numb e r : US P 6 5 4 -8 8 0 T h e C a d e t is p u b l ish ed weekly by T h e News G a z e tte , 20 \V Nelson, L e x in g to n , \ ’A, 24450. T h e C o r p s M a r c h e s i t s 1 3 t h I n a u g u r a t i o n By Allen M cC ow n Cadef News Writer Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 VMI participated in President Obama’s in a u g u r a t io n parade. This marks the 13th time the Corps has marched in the Presidential Inaugural Parade. In 1961 the Corps won best marching unit in John F. Kennedy’s parade. This was despite a 3-inch coat of ice and snow cover, wliich filled the entire parade route. VMI has participated in this parade since President Howard Taft’s inauguration in 1909. The Corps still marched the whole parade route despite the blizzard conditions that had pushed Taft’s oath of office indoors. Tuesday was an early morning for the Corps. BRC was at 0400 with a march down that followed. At 0500 the Corps was loading the buses and 30 minutes later the buses departed for Washington DC. Twenty-six buses filled a good stretch of Interstate 81 and were escorted by Virginia State Police to route 6 6 and then into Arlington, Virginia. The buses arrived and were pulled into a Pentagon parking lot around 0900. The Corps wailed on the buses until about 1300 when they proceeded through security, which screened all rifles for bolts. The bands instruments were sent dirough an a seizure at the inaugural luncheon that happened right after Barack Obama’s first speech as president. Because of this delay, the Corps X-ray machine and snilTed by dogs. After proceeding through security. The Corps received food and got dyked out for parade. Following a brief wait, the buses moved into the heart of DC and parked next to the Washington Monument, where cadets were dropped off and the Corps formed up. The parade was del.-iyed a significant amount of time because Senator Ted Kennedy had formed up next to the World War I, 2nd Division Memorial, and waited for a litde over an hour before stepping ofi". The band lined up behind the Univ’er-sity of Utah “Utes” Band and in front of NASA. The Corps paralleled the parade route on a barren street then went through downtown Washington. The frigid weather drove most spectators inside, but the sides of the street were shoulder to shoulder with police officers whose cheering was continuous through out tiie entire length of the parade route. The Corps turned onto Pennsylvania Avenue and was flooded with tiie camera lights. The number of people on the sides of the route grew larger and larger as the Corps neared the reviewing stand. Even as the finale to die parade, die newly inducted president and wife were very enthusiastic and appreciative of the whole Corps marching in die parade. VMI made up the largest marching unit of over 1 , 2 0 0 Cadets, and truly made everyone in the VMI community proud. General Peay sent a letter to The Corps of Cadets and praised diem by saying, “your lines were straight, our vision direct and correct, and you marched \vith pride.” The commandant’s stair has been flooded with emails of praise from alumni, faculty and other individuals that saw the parade. One resident of New Market, who watches Rats march down main street of New Market every year wrote, “Just like 1864, they were on the move with something to prove...and to think, I saw it [begin] on congress street.” Marines Display Equipment on Post By C a d e t H u s sm a n Cadet News Writer Marines Visit Post Timothy M. Graziano On Saturday, January the 17di the Corps of Cadets and the surrounding Lexington community was visited by the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The MEU, stationed in Camp Lejune North Carolina, was currendy completing its Pre-de-ployment Training Plan (PTP) in Fort Pickett Virginia in preparation for deployment to the front lines within the next six months. As part of the u nit’s PTP, the Marines must complete Realistic Urban Training, or RUT, which includes at least one day of community outreach. The purpose of this community outreach is “remind die nation we are still at war, and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are still serxing on die front lines”- COLD.K. Hough, U.S.M.C. The Marines that visited VMI \vere representatives of both the 22nd’s Air Combat Element (ACE) and Ground Combat Element (GCE). Representing the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 22nd, which normally contains thirty or more aircraft of six different airframes, were the CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter and the MV- 22 Osprey tilt wing aircraft. Initially the Marines planned to di.splay the AH-IW Super Cobra Attack Helicopter and the The MV-22 is the newest airframe in the Marine Corps’ arsenal, introduced in December 200,“), and is a multipurpose aircraft. The VMM-263, part of the 22nd ' MEU Air Combat Element, will be the first fully operational MV-22 squadron . ■ ■' ' '• ■ UH-1N Heuy Helicopter as well, but bodi were experiencing mechanical problems and were not able to be shown. The Super Stallion is the Marine Corps’ premier Heavy Lift Transport Helicopter capable of lifting light Armored Vehicles (L/WO, 155mm Howitzers, and most Marine aircraft. Piloting the Super Stallion was Capt. Jaden L. Lowiy, call sign Trooper, a VMI graduate. deployed to die fleet. The Cadets and visiting ci\Tlians were not only able to witness the power of these aircraft in flight, but were also able to walk onboard and get a “hands on” \dew of these sophisticated machines. Representing the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of the 22nd were a Marine Corps Sniper squad, Infantiy scjuad, and a Martial Arts Demonstration Team. The Marine Corps Sniper team was able to display die M40A3 sniper rifle. Chambered in 7.62.x51mm, the M40A3 can hit targets up to 915 meters in the hands of a skilled Marine sniper. The Sniper team was also able to demonstrate the USMC M82A3 Barrett sniper rifle which, chambered in .50 BMG, can disable material and personnel targets at up to 1830 meters. The Marine Infantry squad exhibited numerous weapons and equipment including die M16A4 Assault rifle with the M203 grenade launcher attachment, and the M4 Carbine. The Martial Arts Demonstration Team, part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), displayed numerous take downs and odier techniques to disable your opponent. The MCMAP stresses mental, physical, and character discipline as essential elements of hand to hand combat. Many Cadets were able to hold the rifles and equipment of the marines as well as wiuiess the effectiveness of the Marine Corps’ infantiy squad tactics and MCMAP. All of the ec[uipment and skills shown to cadets will eventually be used by the 2 2 nd in their ui)i'oining deployment to the fleet. For more information on the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s history, awards, or missions plea.se visit http:// 192.156.19.109/22ndmeu/index.htm .
Object Description
Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. January 26, 2009 |
Issue Date | 2009-01-26 |
Volume/Number | Volume 102, number 15 |
Publisher | Virginia Military Institute |
Publication History | The Cadet (originally the Keydet), VMI's student newspaper, began weekly publication in the fall of 1907. Not published 1943-44, 1944-45, 1945-46 |
Frequency | Weekly during academic year, except during examinations and vacations |
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Virginia Military Institute -- Publications. Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life. College student newspapers and periodicals -- Virginia -- Lexington. |
Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
VMI Archives Records Group | Publications |
Rights | Materials in the VMI Archives Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use and may be used for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Digital Collections is required. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information. |
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Issue Date | 2009-01-26 |
Full Text Search | 1 9 0 7 One of the Oldest College Newspapers m 2 0 C Preston Library Virginia Military Institute Lexington. VA 24450 The Cadet "09+ 3, Welcome to the Jungle.... Mow STBAm>!" ~ TourD}'kes Independently Run By Cadets ,Since 1 907 M VOLUME 1 0:2 M o n d a y , J a n u a r y 2 6 T H , 2 0 0 9 ISSUE 1 5 Week in' Review C h r i s S o m m a t a k e s h i s p l a c e a m o n g t h e o t h e r C I F s o f n e w s p a p e r h i s t o r y p g . 2 D3faiilSHI3 I s t h e s t a n d a r d n o t b e i n g u p h e l d b y V M I ' s t o p C a d e t ? Y o u D e c i d e , p g . 3 K e y d e t B a s k e t b a l l s u f f e r s f i r s t l o s s a t h o m e , b u t k e e p s o n r o l l i n g p g . 4 S e c t i o n s News..................... 1 Opinion.... ............ 3 Sports................... 4 Entertainment....... 6 T h e Cadet, student newspaper of the Virfiinia Mil i ta ry In s t i tu te , was es-tahlislied in the Fall of 1907 and has been continued since that time. Ou r newspaper is published ever)' Friday af-terncK) n during.the academic year, except during Corps trips, holidays and exam periods. T he Cadet offices arc located on the third lloor of Maury Brooke Hall. To o rd e r a su b s c r ip t io n of th e N ew sp ap e r co n tac t; T h e Cadet EIC Phone; VMl Box 7 (314) 604-6980 Lexington, VA O f lk e E-niail; 24450-0304 cadetvdit@gnuiil.com The Cadet is a inembi r of the Publications Board which ser\'es as the supervisor)' body for iUl cadet publications. IVriodicals postage paid- Lexington, VA Postal Numb e r : US P 6 5 4 -8 8 0 T h e C a d e t is p u b l ish ed weekly by T h e News G a z e tte , 20 \V Nelson, L e x in g to n , \ ’A, 24450. T h e C o r p s M a r c h e s i t s 1 3 t h I n a u g u r a t i o n By Allen M cC ow n Cadef News Writer Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 VMI participated in President Obama’s in a u g u r a t io n parade. This marks the 13th time the Corps has marched in the Presidential Inaugural Parade. In 1961 the Corps won best marching unit in John F. Kennedy’s parade. This was despite a 3-inch coat of ice and snow cover, wliich filled the entire parade route. VMI has participated in this parade since President Howard Taft’s inauguration in 1909. The Corps still marched the whole parade route despite the blizzard conditions that had pushed Taft’s oath of office indoors. Tuesday was an early morning for the Corps. BRC was at 0400 with a march down that followed. At 0500 the Corps was loading the buses and 30 minutes later the buses departed for Washington DC. Twenty-six buses filled a good stretch of Interstate 81 and were escorted by Virginia State Police to route 6 6 and then into Arlington, Virginia. The buses arrived and were pulled into a Pentagon parking lot around 0900. The Corps wailed on the buses until about 1300 when they proceeded through security, which screened all rifles for bolts. The bands instruments were sent dirough an a seizure at the inaugural luncheon that happened right after Barack Obama’s first speech as president. Because of this delay, the Corps X-ray machine and snilTed by dogs. After proceeding through security. The Corps received food and got dyked out for parade. Following a brief wait, the buses moved into the heart of DC and parked next to the Washington Monument, where cadets were dropped off and the Corps formed up. The parade was del.-iyed a significant amount of time because Senator Ted Kennedy had formed up next to the World War I, 2nd Division Memorial, and waited for a litde over an hour before stepping ofi". The band lined up behind the Univ’er-sity of Utah “Utes” Band and in front of NASA. The Corps paralleled the parade route on a barren street then went through downtown Washington. The frigid weather drove most spectators inside, but the sides of the street were shoulder to shoulder with police officers whose cheering was continuous through out tiie entire length of the parade route. The Corps turned onto Pennsylvania Avenue and was flooded with tiie camera lights. The number of people on the sides of the route grew larger and larger as the Corps neared the reviewing stand. Even as the finale to die parade, die newly inducted president and wife were very enthusiastic and appreciative of the whole Corps marching in die parade. VMI made up the largest marching unit of over 1 , 2 0 0 Cadets, and truly made everyone in the VMI community proud. General Peay sent a letter to The Corps of Cadets and praised diem by saying, “your lines were straight, our vision direct and correct, and you marched \vith pride.” The commandant’s stair has been flooded with emails of praise from alumni, faculty and other individuals that saw the parade. One resident of New Market, who watches Rats march down main street of New Market every year wrote, “Just like 1864, they were on the move with something to prove...and to think, I saw it [begin] on congress street.” Marines Display Equipment on Post By C a d e t H u s sm a n Cadet News Writer Marines Visit Post Timothy M. Graziano On Saturday, January the 17di the Corps of Cadets and the surrounding Lexington community was visited by the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The MEU, stationed in Camp Lejune North Carolina, was currendy completing its Pre-de-ployment Training Plan (PTP) in Fort Pickett Virginia in preparation for deployment to the front lines within the next six months. As part of the u nit’s PTP, the Marines must complete Realistic Urban Training, or RUT, which includes at least one day of community outreach. The purpose of this community outreach is “remind die nation we are still at war, and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are still serxing on die front lines”- COLD.K. Hough, U.S.M.C. The Marines that visited VMI \vere representatives of both the 22nd’s Air Combat Element (ACE) and Ground Combat Element (GCE). Representing the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 22nd, which normally contains thirty or more aircraft of six different airframes, were the CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter and the MV- 22 Osprey tilt wing aircraft. Initially the Marines planned to di.splay the AH-IW Super Cobra Attack Helicopter and the The MV-22 is the newest airframe in the Marine Corps’ arsenal, introduced in December 200,“), and is a multipurpose aircraft. The VMM-263, part of the 22nd ' MEU Air Combat Element, will be the first fully operational MV-22 squadron . ■ ■' ' '• ■ UH-1N Heuy Helicopter as well, but bodi were experiencing mechanical problems and were not able to be shown. The Super Stallion is the Marine Corps’ premier Heavy Lift Transport Helicopter capable of lifting light Armored Vehicles (L/WO, 155mm Howitzers, and most Marine aircraft. Piloting the Super Stallion was Capt. Jaden L. Lowiy, call sign Trooper, a VMI graduate. deployed to die fleet. The Cadets and visiting ci\Tlians were not only able to witness the power of these aircraft in flight, but were also able to walk onboard and get a “hands on” \dew of these sophisticated machines. Representing the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of the 22nd were a Marine Corps Sniper squad, Infantiy scjuad, and a Martial Arts Demonstration Team. The Marine Corps Sniper team was able to display die M40A3 sniper rifle. Chambered in 7.62.x51mm, the M40A3 can hit targets up to 915 meters in the hands of a skilled Marine sniper. The Sniper team was also able to demonstrate the USMC M82A3 Barrett sniper rifle which, chambered in .50 BMG, can disable material and personnel targets at up to 1830 meters. The Marine Infantry squad exhibited numerous weapons and equipment including die M16A4 Assault rifle with the M203 grenade launcher attachment, and the M4 Carbine. The Martial Arts Demonstration Team, part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), displayed numerous take downs and odier techniques to disable your opponent. The MCMAP stresses mental, physical, and character discipline as essential elements of hand to hand combat. Many Cadets were able to hold the rifles and equipment of the marines as well as wiuiess the effectiveness of the Marine Corps’ infantiy squad tactics and MCMAP. All of the ec[uipment and skills shown to cadets will eventually be used by the 2 2 nd in their ui)i'oining deployment to the fleet. For more information on the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s history, awards, or missions plea.se visit http:// 192.156.19.109/22ndmeu/index.htm . |