The Monarch Battalion Color Guard is a joint effort with the Naval ROTC Units. The Color Guard goes to many different events throughout the year at local University events. Such as many sporting events, Graduations, etc. The Color Guard team is full of disciplined cadets and midshipmen who take pride in their work. For more information, contact your ROTC Instructor or your Chain of Command.
Celebrating the music of the greatest generation, Alyssa Raffeinner, a member of the ODU color guard, twirls her flag as the marching band pays tribute to swing music during halftime at a football game. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Celebrating the music of the greatest generation, Alyssa Raffeinner, a member of the ODU color guard, twirls her flag as the marching band pays tribute to swing music during halftime at a football game. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
What else? Check these out:
Rigorous training exercises to push you physically and mentally. Think you're up for the challenge?
Want a chance to experience the best part of an ODU Football home game? Get the crowd going as part of the Monarch Battalion Cannon Crew.
Develop leadership skills as an underclass cadet while managing and setting up events for AROTC.
Represent ODU and Battalion at the annual Army Ten Miler in Washington D.C. during October.
Looking for a weekend-long challenge with the entire Battalion? Check out our field training exercises available.
Want to pump up the crowd during home football games by performing push-ups every time the Monarch score? Join our team!
Perform difficult movements with decommissioned M1 Grand rifles at numerous ceremonies and events.
Interested?
Contact us if you'd like additional information regarding this activity and/or next steps to join.