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John Adams

@JohnAdamsforVA

Husband & dad to 4 boys. VMI & UVa grad. Avid cook and fisherman.

 Virginia, USA
Joined January 2016
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The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death of Capt. Jack Casey ’19 on Feb. 7. Casey was one of five Marines involved in a helicopter crash in California during a training flight. More info: vmi.edu/news/headlines/2023-…
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Happy Virginia CLE Compliance Deadline Day for all who celebrate.
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Jonathan Ellis, a former Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General who has argued nine cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, joins McGuireWoods as partner. bit.ly/3JH2ZbD
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Always good to see a friendly face (and flag): Rod James ’04 flew close air support missions over Iraq and Syria in 2020. During the deployment, Derek Rankin ’05 refueled James’ flight of F-15Es in the air. #VMIalumni #RahVaMil
Rod James ’04 raises a red VMI flag as BR Derek Rankin ’05 refuels James’ F-15E in the air.

ALT Rod James ’04 raises a red VMI flag as BR Derek Rankin ’05 refuels James’ F-15E in the air.

Derek Rankin ’05 raises a white VMI flag to the window as Rod James ’04 flies his F-15E below.

ALT Derek Rankin ’05 raises a white VMI flag to the window as Rod James ’04 flies his F-15E below.

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When USS Independence encountered a full-rigged ship in 1962, the carrier signaled to ask the vessel to identify itself. “Training ship Amerigo Vespucci, Italian Navy,” was the response.“ Independence replied "You are the most beautiful ship in the world.” #SeaStorySaturday
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Interim Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins '85 shares his thoughts on the Institute and gives words of encouragement in his first address to the Corps of Cadets. #RahVaMil #NoOrdinaryCollege
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A local U.S. Navy veteran is working to make sure Virginia drivers can have the option of having Navy license plates. trib.al/J1fP73Z #Virginia
Veteran working to bring US Navy plates to Virginia roads

Veteran working to bring US Navy plates to Virginia roads

A local U.S. Navy veteran is working to make sure Virginia drivers can have the option of having Navy license plates.

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Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85 will serve as interim superintendent of VMI following an affirmative vote by the VMI Board of Visitors Executive Committee. More information: bit.ly/VMI_InterimSupe #RahVaMil 📷: Official Portrait, U.S. Army
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VICTORY! From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to my constituents for trusting me to represent you for another two years. I will never take it for granted. I will fight every day for YOU in Congress, just like I did on the battlefield!
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Ben Sasse
@BenSasse10 Feb 2019
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Met some famous people last night at 11th Annual Capitol Square Basketball Classic Game @VCU @SiegelCenter The @VaHouse beat @VASenate #HD56
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Rest easy Trooper Dowell. State trooper dies after being shot while executing search warrant near Farmville richmond.com/news/local/crim… via @rtdnews

Man suspected of killing state trooper had criminal past in Chesterfield

A Virginia State Police trooper assisting in a drug investigation was fatally wounded in a shootout that also left a suspect dead just outside Farmville.

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Jim McGrath
@jgm412 Dec 2018
Air Force One has arrived in Houston for what will technically be called "Special Air Mission 41" tomorrow and Wednesday. A beautiful day In Texas -- "ceiling and visibility unlimited," Mr. President. #Remembering41 #CAVU
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Please take time today and join us in saluting and extending a thank you to our U.S. veterans. Today we honor you, but every day we are grateful for your service and sacrifices. #veteransday
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#WisdomWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
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Sgt. Maj. John Canley embodies the fighting spirit of all Marines. Today he was recognized with our Nation's most prestigious military decoration, the Medal of Honor. Semper Fi, Marine.

Sgt. Maj. John Canley Medal of Honor

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Tomorrow marks 178 years since VMI was converted from the state arsenal into the Institute. The VMI Corps of Cadets will commemorate Founders Day with a parade featuring a 17-gun salute, watch live on Facebook starting at 2:30 p.m. today #RahVaMil #foundersday
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Working in the rain in Richmond to support Del Manoli Loupassi & the statewide ticket @EdWGillespie @JillHVogel @JohnAdamsforVA #gotv
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@TimHugo7 Nov 2017
Make sure you get the polls to cast your vote for @EdWGillespie @JillHVogel & @JohnAdamsforVA! Important elections today! #HD40
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My vote is cast. On to victory for my friends @EdWGillespie and @JohnAdamsforVA. We need them in office. xitter.gq/_dj_jordan/status/9278…
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It’s #ElectionDay & I’m voting for @EdWGillespie because he’ll be a humble servant leader #ForALLVirginians. #VAGov #GameOnVA
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