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VMI Makes History With Coast Guard

Cadets Will Receive Direct Commissions
VMI Makes History With Coast Guard

For the first time in history, Virginia Military Institute cadets have received active-duty direct commissions to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) by way of the Auxiliary University Programs (AUP), and will take their oath of office and receive their first salute at the Joint Commissioning Ceremony on May 15.

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