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Alpha Company begins new tradition at the Pylons

Two cadets in dress unforms at capes stand guard at the Ut Prosim Pylon.

Volunteers from Alpha Company stand guard duty at the Ut Prosim Pylon for 24 hours on Nov. 9 to remember Ensign Sarah Mitchell ’17, who commanded Alpha Company her senior year, and whose name was added to the war memorial on Nov. 9, 2018, as well as all Alpha Company alumni who have fallen in combat. This will become an annual tradition for Alpha Company on Nov. 9. Each year, the sophomore class will choose a new alumnus to be the main focus of the day.