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Traditionally, a roof stomp is where you greet a new commander or celebrate some sort of special occasion by climbing up on the commander's roof and begin to make a LOT of noise while others are outside banging on the windows and doors. When he or she opens the door, the commander invites the group
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Members proceed directly to their squadron mate's house and stomp on the roof in an attempt to be let in. Originally these events were intended as surprises, but more frequently now, the member's significant other is notified so that he or she can prepare and make necessary arrangements for the
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or other special event." A variation of the roof stomp tradition is the "
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