Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Student leaders selected for Virginia Tech's fifth annual Hokie Camp

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The student leaders are responsible for planning and organizing camp programs and activities, selecting and training camp counselors, and providing leadership throughout the camp experience.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna named Sugar Bowl Hokie Hero

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

1st Lt. Patricia (Urick) Ryder, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2010 is spending this holiday season deployed to Afghanistan.

Photos: Corps of Cadets' flag cadet program

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0500

See a photo gallery of some of the Corps of Cadets' members honored throughout the years.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at the Sugar Bowl

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Three members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Color Guard, recognized for their dedication and service this semester, will receive the flags at the Sugar Bowl.

Corps of Cadets Shadow Day raises money for Joshua Lilliston '14 Memorial Scholarship

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

More than $8,700 was raised to honor a fellow cadet who lost his battle with cancer this fall.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named ACC Championship game Hokie Hero

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. Timothy Goodwillie is currently on his third combat deployment flying the C-17 Globemaster III.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at ACC Championship game

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Cadets Kyle Hooper and Brian Gendreau were selected to travel to the ACC Championship game in recognition of their outstanding performance this fall.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named University of Virginia game Hokie Hero

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. George Flynn, U.S. Marine Corps, is currently serving his fourth combat deployment in Afghanistan.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at University of Virginia game

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Cadet Elaine Altman and Cadet Faith Mueller will travel with the football team after being recognized for their outstanding performance this semester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named North Carolina game Hokie Hero

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. Amir Abu-Akeel, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2006, is currently on his second combat deployment.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at North Carolina game

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Three freshman cadets were nominated by their cadet chain of command to receive the flags at the University of North Carolina football game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Georgia Tech game Hokie Hero

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Capt. Danny Kane, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2002 is serving his second combat deployment in Iraq.

Emerging Leader Scholarship program has helped Corps of Cadets enrollment to grow

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

In 1992, Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets saw its enrollment drop to about 400, the lowest since 1980. In 1995, the corps introduced the Emerging Leader Scholarship program, and enrollment has been on the rise ever since.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Georgia Tech game

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Selected for his outstanding performance, Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Dallas of Dry Fork, Va., will travel with the football team to Georgia Tech.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to kickoff University Open House with parade

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Come experience the oldest tradition at Virginia Tech.

In memoriam: Joshua Lee Lilliston, University Studies major and member of Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:29:17 -0400

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in his name for an upperclassman in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets with a medical condition preventing the student from entering the military.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Duke game Hokie Hero

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Capt. Patrick Lowther, U.S. Air Force, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2005 is currently serving in Afghanistan, his seventh combat deployment.

Virginia Tech crowns 2011 Homecoming King and Queen

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Seniors Sue Buyrn and Kyle Amonson won this year's titles.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Duke game

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two cadets, based on their strong performance this semester, were selected to travel with the football team to the Duke game to receive the colors prior to the game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to commemorate Veterans Day

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

All are welcome to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets in celebrating Veterans Day at numerous campus and community events.

In memoriam: Joseph Ba Ngo, junior in the College of Science and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Joseph Ba Ngo, a junior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, passed away on Oct. 22, 2011 in Blacksburg. He was 20 years old.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna named Boston College game Hokie Hero

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

2nd Lt. Ashleigh Toguchi, U.S. Army, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2010, is currently stationed in Iraq.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets regimental band, the Highty-Tighties, to travel to Duke game

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For only the second time in 15 years, the Highty-Tighties will be traveling in support of the Virginia Tech football team.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Boston College game

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three freshman cadets were selected for this honor for the Boston College game based on their strong performance during the first half of the semester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Wake Forest game Hokie Hero

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus Maj. Josh Snyder, U.S. Army, is currently stationed in Baghdad, Iraq.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Wake Forest game

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two cadets were selected for this honor for the Wake Forest game in recognition of their outstanding performance as cadre sergeants this semester.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets welcomes Old Guard, Highty-Tighties back for Homecoming

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Join the Corps of Cadets in celebrating University Homecoming with two parades and numerous long-standing traditions.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Miami game Hokie Hero

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Nate Kane, U.S. Air Force, is currently stationed at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host U.S. Coast Guard flyover for Miami game

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Come see the MH-65D Dolphin helicopter wow the crowd at Lane Stadium on Saturday.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Miami game

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three freshman cadets were highlighted for their outstanding personal performance, strong motivation, and leadership amongst their fellow freshmen to receive the flags at the Miami football game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Clemson game Hokie Hero

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 1995 alumnus Maj. Ed Skelly, U.S. Army, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan, has been selected as the Hokie Hero for the Virginia Tech versus Clemson game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to honor visiting families at Family Day parade

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

See over 900 cadets of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets on the Drillfield at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, a highlight event of Family Day.

A Golden Hokie Opportunity: Stanley Cohen

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arranging for a World War II-era planes to fly over Lane Stadium at football games in 2010 and 2011 were just two of many actions on Virginia Tech's behalf taken by alumnus Stanley Cohen.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to host World War II and Vietnam era aircraft flyover for Clemson game

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

See a historic World War II-era Grumman TBM-3 Avenger and two Vietnam-era T-28 Trojan during the National Anthem prior to the Virginia Tech versus Clemson football game or at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Clemson game

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three freshman cadets were selected to honor the colors at the Clemson game based on their outstanding performance this semester.

Virginia Tech Naval ROTC Commander named Marshall game Hokie Hero

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

With over 28 years of active service, Capt. Dan Forney, U.S. Navy, is deployed to Afghanistan, his ninth overseas deployment.

Virginia Tech families invited to celebrate fall Family Day Oct. 15

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Activities include a question and answer forum, the Admissions Open House, a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets pass in review, and a screening of the Virginia Tech football game at Wake Forest University.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Marshall game

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to travel to Marshall University game as reward for outstanding performance.

Pamplin program helps build leadership skills among police officers

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Police and other public safety officers from Virginia hone their leadership skills in a special training program designed by the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation in partnership with the Pamplin College of Business.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Arkansas State game Hokie Hero

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus Lt.Col. Tom Whitlock, U.S. Air Force, earned a degree in geography from the College of Natural Resources and Environment and a degree in history from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in 1995.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets freshman class to complete annual Fall Caldwell March

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most significant events in the first phase of training for the freshman class of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is the Caldwell March.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at Arkansas State game

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets continues to partner with the Virginia Tech football team to highlight the colors during the pre-game ceremony at every football game. Three freshman cadets were selected by their training cadre to perform this duty for the Arkansas State University game.

University Open House provides a window to the future

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Saturday, Nov. 12, is the day to see exhibits, take tours, and learn about all the latest at the university.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Homecoming to feature C-17 flyover at Arkansas State game

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The 6th Airlift Squadron, part of the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., will conduct the flyover.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna named East Carolina game Hokie Hero

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna 2nd Lt. Tavia (Cawley) Carlson, U.S. Air Force, has been selected as the Hokie Hero for the Virginia Tech versus East Carolina University game.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets hosting 16th Gunfighter Panel

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For the 16th consecutive semester, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is bringing back Corps of Cadets graduates who have served a combat deployment to speak to the regiment. The Fall 2011 Gunfighter Panel will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the Burruss Hall Auditorium.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at East Carolina game

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The first cadet to travel with the team this season, to the East Carolina University game, will be Cadet 1st Sgt. Luke Hinsdale of Johns Creek, Ga., a junior majoring in apparel, housing, and resource management in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences who is a recipient of the Emerging Leader Scholarship.

Virginia Tech to host 10th anniversary remembrance ceremony for 9/11

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend a ceremony to honor those who lost their lives as well as military and public service personnel.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus named Appalachian State game Hokie Hero

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus 2nd Lt. Mark Walczyk, U.S. Army, earned a degree in political science and a minor in English from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and a minor in leadership studies from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Rice Center for Leader Development in 2010.

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to hold 'Ironman competition'

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will be participating in its annual version of an Ironman competition on Sept. 8. The competition will take place from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at and around the Corps of Cadets obstacle course on Smithfield Road.