Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Seated: Maj, Ree -es, Col. Carroll, Maj. Hun Standing: Mr. Arnold, Mr. Ridley DEPARTMENT BIOLOGY OF Wi ITIIIX Uu ' fraiiK ' work of a cultural background, the pre- niedical curriculum of VMI is designed to give its students the necessary preparation to enter any medical school as well as a background for entering the fields of teaching, public health and industry. Fnlly meeting the standards prescribed by the As- sociation of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association, the Department of Biology ably recognizes the value of preparing its students. With complete awareness of the dangers of narrow specialization, the curriculum offers a liberal education with concentration in those sciences appropriate to a biological objective. Thus, the bachelor of arts rather than the bacheloi- of science degree is awarded to successful graduates. Colon Ki, Cmil ' mll Bead, Departmail uf Lliul,,

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AIR FORCE T, HE Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is a vital element in tlie nation ' s atomic age. Tlirougli tliis program, tlie most select men are graduated into the most strategic positions of air offense and defense. At VMI, tlie fourth classman selects Air Force ROTC because he has a desire to fly. He is soon, however, made aware that the unicjue position of the Air Force in world afl airs requires a great number of eomix ' tent men in non-flying positions. Research, develop- ment, wcatlu-r, )])erations, and administration are but a few of the highly important positions open to the career man in the Air Force. At VMI, the Department of the Air Force has begun the Flight Indoctrination Program for all first classmen who are qualified to fly. This program follows a four week tour of duty at siuiimer cainp where all . ir Force ROTC cadets of the second class are instructed in Air Force operations. During the first two years of AFHOTC, the cadets are acquainted with the organization and mission of the Air Force in United States and world affairs. During the second class year, the cadets learn more specific operations of Air Force units and follow this instruction with practical application at summer camp. The first class year is spent in dealing with problems of world tensions, geopolitics, and international relations. The missi in of the Department of Air Science at VMI, therefore, is to instill within its AP ' HOTC cadets an overall conception of air power and purpose with as much practical application as possible. As the test of greatness always results in performance. Air Force officers graduated from the VMI program are the standards for measurement. LlEUTE.V P, N ' T CoLOXEL 1 .fessnr of Ai

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