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Jack Casey ’19

TAPS — Capt. Jack Casey '19

The Superintendent regrets to inform the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú community of the death of Capt. Jack Casey ’19 on Feb. 7. Casey was one of five Marines involved in a helicopter crash in California during a training flight.

'Immortal Valor' Author Speaks at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú for Black History Month

Guest speaker Robert Child, Emmy nominated writer and director, and author of the book, “Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II,” will speak at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Monday, Feb. 19, at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall.

Marc Polymeropoulos, former senior intelligence officer for the CIA, speaking at the CLE series.

Former CIA Officer Brings Principles of Leadership to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú

Marc Polymeropoulos spoke in Gillis Theater to a crowd of cadets, faculty and staff, and community members, about the nine leadership principles addressed in his book, “Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA.”

Environment Virginia Symposium to be held at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú

The event, organized and co-hosted by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE), is expected to attract nearly 500 participants from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and private industry.

Dakota Birdsong ’24, a cadet at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú, poses with his bagpipe and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Pipe Band uniform, which includes a tartan.

Birdsong Excels with Bagpipes

Dakota Birdsong ’24, a modern languages and cultures major, has taken his skills with bagpipes from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Spirit Night, to Lexington events, and even to Troy, Ohio, where he is the piper for the American Legion. This March, he will look to add to his collection of medals for his musical skills..

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins '85, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú superintendent, with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú logo over photo of Post.

Personnel Update from the Superintendent

This past weekend, Maj. Gen. Wins '85 informed the Board of Visitors of changes among the senior leadership team. Jim Miller, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú’s athletic director, and Col. Adrian Bogart, the Institute’s commandant, will both step down effective June 30, 2024.

Lt. Gen. Michael Claesson discusses world security in Gillis Theater.

Swedish Defense Chief Visits Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú

Swedish Armed Forces Chief of Defense Staff, Lt. Gen. Michael Claesson, along with several of his staff members, visited Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú recently, during his brief visit to the United States.

Doug Crabb has inspired co-worker, Jacob Hall, to also get in shape.

New Men in the New Year: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú Employees Work Together to Get into Shape

When Doug Crabb started working in the Department of Facilities Management at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú last June, he not only started a new career path, but he also began a renovation into becoming a new man.

The U.S. Secret Service visited post to speak and interact with students, while discussing career opportunities.

Secret Service Visits Post to Recruit Top Talent

The U.S. Secret Service made its way to post in multiple black SUVs and an armored bus over the weekend. The visit included a tour of barracks, sharing a meal with cadets in Crozet, and talking with them about career opportunities.

Marc Polymeropoulos, former CIA agent

Former CIA Agent to Speak at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú welcomes guest speaker Marc Polymeropoulos, former CIA agent, on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall.

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