CLASS NOTES
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Class of 2011: Shane Wilkinson in Jordan. in California. Two other international travelers in our class include Chris Newcomb and Brian Skiff. As part of Operation Shared Accord, both recently traveled to South Africa to build a partnership with the South African Defense Force. The two managed to have a little bit of fun and enjoyed their time in Africa more than Vinnie Do has enjoyed his. Brian and Chris will be replacing Vinnie in the horn of Africa soon, though. Brent Jones was happy to let me know that he managed to graduate this past December and is now working as a software engineer in Maryland, specifically on UAV technology used by the Army and Marines. Brent is also in the process of training a puppy he just got. After a very hot, muggy summer in D.C., Matt Radi and Tyler Pumphrey managed a trip out to Coronado, CA, along with Matt’s fiancée, Hannah. While they were out there, they paid a visit to Aaron Weiland. Aaron is in the middle of training with the Navy and Tyler reported he looked well, despite the state of his feet. Keep it up, Aaron! Tyler and Matt had a great trip and said it was much needed time away from Capitol Hill. As for me, it has been a busy summer moving to Charlottesville and beginning a new job. I did carve out some time to connect with the local VMI alumni chapter. I highly encourage you to do the same, regardless of location; I know you can find some time to catch up with some fellow Keydets. It was well worth the time, and that is what makes the brotherhood of the ring so strong. That’s all for these notes, but it is never too late to send me an update. I hope you all are well, soon enough we will be celebrating our Rat’s graduation. How the time does fly. I hope to see you there. Rah Virginia Mil, Allen McCown
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Bruce Howard
BRs, I hope everyone is doing well. Here are a few updates since last time: Robert Main was stationed at Fort Sill, OK, for Field Artillery BOLC. He will be moving to Fort Bliss, Texas, in the fall. Chad Sussman is working as a Foreign Service Officer in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He will likely be moving overseas within the next year. Also, congratulations are in order as Chad was married on July 5, 2013. Karter Rivera is working for Carter Machinery back in Norfolk. I know he is glad to be back in the 757, so if you’re living in the area let him know. Good luck and congratulations on the job with Caterpillar. Glenn Copenhaver has moved to Moscow, Russia, where he will be teaching English. If you get a chance send him an e-mail. Good luck, Glenn. Brian Pool married Charlotte Hudnutt last September, and they are currently planning their move to Quantico, VA. Best of luck to you, Brian, and anyone else who is preparing their Marine Corps training. Stewart Wilkinson was married in June, and he and his wife, Amanda, are now living in Lexington. Stew continues his work for the Foundation at VMI, so if you’re in Lexington, drop in and see
him. Again, congratulations Stew and Amanda on your wedding and new life as a married couple. I wish you the best. That’s the latest for this edition. Thanks again and until next time.
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Charles P. Jones
Brother Rats, I hope this letter finds everyone enjoying his or her first summer away from the Institute. Charlie Jones is currently at Army basic training and will go to OCS after that. Pete Kniesler touched base to let me know that he, along with Anne Marie Ngotho, Ken Witzman, John Ruhl and Mike Joyce, are all at Fort Leonard Wood for Army training. I spent a night in Richmond, VA, with Thomas McConnell, Jackson Sain and Brian Bullock earlier in the summer. Tom is enjoying his job at Moseley Architects. Brian and Jackson are working at VDOT. Congratulations are in order for Hunter Wood who tied for second place in “Maine’s Fittest,” a Crossfit competition and for placing second at Crossfit 321’s “Summer Throwdown.” To everyone starting graduate work or finishing up his or her few remaining undergrad credits, good luck in the fall semester. As always, feel free to get in touch with any of the class agents, if you want an update sent out.
Class of 2012: From left, Adrian Dominguez, Bruce Howard, Daniel Kitchen ’14, Daniel Welsh ’10, Matt Seinfeld ’13, Amanda and Stewart Wilkinson, Blake McCauley ’15, Dallas Disbro, Chase Barnett ’14, Brandon Gary and Graham Neal.
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