LEXINGTON, Va., May 1 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release:

LEXINGTON, Va. May 1, 2026 -Virginia Military Institute has announced the speakers who will address the Class of 2026 in May. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, 13th vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, will address cadets beginning their journey of military service at the joint commissioning ceremony, Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in Cameron Hall, and the 75th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and first woman elected to the position, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, will speak to the graduating cadets at commencement exercises Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Both events are open to the public. The Cameron Hall...