Believer - Husband- Father - VMI Football Coach - 2 Timothy 1:7
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“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.”
Og Mandino
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Four 🎟️ for $44.00❗️
See you at Foster Stadium this Saturday!
#RahVaMil | #Brotherhood
“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Philippians 4:9
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
Mother Theresa
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Looking for more about Fall FTX? Check out our Flickr album at flickr.com/photos/vmiphotos/…
ALT A cadet gives a brief at VMI.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Fine-tuning the details. Hear from Olivia Hurd ’27 about how VMI NROTC Marine Option cadets are refining tactical movements during Fall FTX in preparation for the spring.
#VMI #VirginiaMilitaryInstitute #NROTC #MarineOption #FallFTX #HandsOnTraining
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Building leadership skills through hands-on training. Hear from Adam Serfass ’27 about how VMI Air Force ROTC cadets are developing their leadership abilities during Fall FTX.
#VMI #VirginiaMilitaryInstitute #AirForceROTC #FallFTX #LeadershipDevelopment
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📖 What Lies Beneath | Memorial Hall
Every building on post has a story. Welcome to What Lies Beneath, a series exploring the history behind the places that define life at VMI.
🏛️ The Building
Originally known as Jackson Memorial Hall, the building was renamed Memorial Hall in 2020. Today, it is home to the VMI Museum, where nearly two centuries of Institute history are preserved and shared.
📜 The Story
Step inside Memorial Hall and you'll find artifacts, uniforms, weapons, photographs, and personal stories that trace VMI's history from its founding in 1839 through the present day. Every display helps tell the story of the cadets, alumni, and traditions that have shaped the Institute.
👀 Did You Know?
Many of the museum's artifacts have been donated by generations of alumni and their families, creating a collection that continues to grow as VMI history is made. Every item—from a cadet's uniform to a handwritten letter—helps preserve the legacy of No Ordinary College for future generations.
ALT Historical pictures of Memorial Hall at VMI.
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Scholarships at VMI recognize more than academic achievement. They reward leadership, initiative, and a commitment to excellence.
Hear why earning an Institute Merit Scholarship helped make VMI the right choice.
Learn more: vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/fi…
ALT A smiling VMI cadet in uniform holds a diploma and folder in front of a red banner. Text reads “Institute Merit Scholarships” and “Priority Deadline: Nov. 13, 2026.
“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.”
Zig Ziglar
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After multiple great conversations and visits, I am proud to announce my commitment to @VMI_Football! I would like to thank all my coaches, family, and friends who got me to this point!
I would also like to thank @CoachAIngram @Coach_Ray_ for this incredible opportunity! RAH VIRGINIA MIL!!!!!
@CoachHatfield1 @FATboysOLine @Bobcatsfballva @CoachAliSay @Coach_Dubya_35 @PWCsportsVA
“You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.”
Zig Ziglar
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Well-rested off the bye, the Keydets set their sights on Wofford College Saturday in Spartanburg 🏈
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“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. The brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough.”
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Behind the Balance: Henry Berling ’27 — Keydet Football 🏈
For Henry Berling ’27, football has been part of his life since he was 3 years old. At VMI, the game has brought more than the opportunity to compete — it’s helped him build lasting friendships, push through an injury and learn the importance of finishing what he starts.
“I’m a big believer that if you start it, you’ve got to finish it.”
Read more here: vmi.edu/behind-the-balance-h…
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