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Where I'm At
By John
Home...in a sense....
I mortified my kid brother by showing up unannounced to his exam study group and promptly putting him in a headlock and giving him a mighty powerful noogie, right in front of his fellow cadets. This was the first time I'd seen him in his VMI uniform, haven't been here in 2+ years. He's turning into quite the "private," unshaven....unpressed pants...unshined shoes or brass. Ha, and no one would get why I think that's great. Interestingly enough, those are the dudes who run the barracks, due in part to VMI' strong class system. But that's another story for another time, methinks.
There's few outside the VMI family who really understand how important this place becomes to us after graduation. Course we hateses it, we does.... during our cadetships at least. But coming back, it's tough to describe this wave of wonderful memories that flood over you the second you step onto Post.
/sentimentality.
Anyway...
I've gotta do a milblogging conference round-up....but it might a few days while I do my grand Virginia tour. I'm hoping that Slab runs with his thoughts, he did a phenomenal job on Panel 3. His proposal on unit bloggers has real traction, I think. More later...
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I don't think I could ever call it "home."
Every time I go down and visit my wife's family farm outside Lewisburg, WV, I think, "man we need to head over to Lex-vegas." BUT we never seem to make it...
Was there for Ryan's memorial dedication. Man, that place has changed!!! Check out the lack of Lejeune Hall... and the mess hall... man!! And under the museum, it's crazy.
And, while you're there, check out Ryan's plaque. Let me know if you can read the "message" in it.
Have a good trip.
I swung through there yesterday as well on my way back to my zone. Took a few photos, sat enjoying the breeze.
Glad you're able to as well.
Can an old USAFA cadet really understand how important VMI is to you?
This one does.
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Was through there yesterday myself, didn't have time to linger... Am waiting with 'bated breath on MilBlog Conf AARs...