Office of the Commandant 

 
  Colonel Blake Strickler, Commandant       

Welcome to Vicksburg Military Institute.  I am the Commandant here at the Institute.  Before proceeding I would like you to take this opportunity to review our New Member Orientation.  The Orientation will answer a number of questions in regards to the way we function here at VMI.  I will require that you reply to my welcoming letter prior to assigning you an Instructor.  Should have any questions my door is always open.  I and my staff are here to further your enjoyment of the American Civil War and our gaming Club. 

                                                    Regards, 

Colonel Blake Strickler

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  Captain Mark Davis, Deputy Commandant

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you.  My name is Captain Mark Davis and I am the Deputy Commandant here at the Institute.  Both the Commandant and I look forward to assisting you in your orientation and training. If at anytime should you need additional assistance or have any questions my door is always open.                                                                              Regards,                                                                    

Captain Mark Davis

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   Adjutant Field Lieutenant James Weathers Jr.                               

Welcome Cadets.  My name is Lieutenant James Weathers Jr. and I am the Adjutant to the Commandant here at the Institute.  I am the records keeper and can assist in that area.  I also am the CSA coordinator for the Lieutenant's Cup Quarterly Tournament.  Like all of the those Officers here at the VMI, I stand ready to serve in any way necessary to complete the mission.                                            

                                                                                Regards,

Field Lieutenant James Weathers Jr.

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   Major General Tom Phillips, Dean of Cadets                               

Welcome to all Cadets.  I am Major General Tom Phillips and I am the Dean of Cadets here at the Institute.  I will be contacting you shortly to help smooth the way.  Should you have any questions I am always available.   

                                                          Regards,

Major General Tom Phillips

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VMI Honor Roll

Commandants - VMI

From

To

General Garry Cope

February 1999

September 1999

Lt. General Rich Hamilton

September 1999

January 2000

General Philip Jones

January 2000

April 2000

General Jim Thomas

May 2000

September 2000

General Bill Braddock

October 2000

November 2001

General Gary Cope

November 2001

December 2002

General Ian Rousell

January 2003

January 2004

General Dustin Arnold

January 2004

September 2005

Colonel  Nick Kunz

October 2005

April 2007

General Willie Tisdale

April 2007

April 2008

Brig General John Newton

April 2008

August 2008

General Nick Kunz

August 2008

October 2008

Brig Gen Gary Caverly

November 2008

July 2009

General Nick Kunz

July 2009

September 2009

Colonel Waylon Hughes Jr.

October 2009

May 2010
Colonel Blake Strickler Jume 2010 Present
 

Deputy Commandants - VMI

From

To

Brigadier General Dan Smith

October 2005

July 2006

Major General David McGown Jr.

August 2006

February 2007

Major General Willie Tisdale

March, 2007

April 20, 2007

Major General Tom Phillips

April 21, 2007

May 2007

Colonel John Newton

June 2007

April 2008

Colonel Gary Caverly

August 2008

October 2008

Major General John Newton

November 2008

March 2010

Colonel Neal Hebert

April 2010

June 2010

Colonel Neal Hebert

June 2010

Present