Twenty-six Army, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC students from three universities (Old Dominion, Norfolk State and Regent) became officers at ODU's annual Spring Commissioning Ceremony on May 4 at Chartway Arena. Rear Adm. John Meier, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, was the featured speaker. Photos Chuck Thomas and Nicholas Clark/ODU
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“The real fun starts now. But the games are over,” said Maj. Brandon Shah, commanding officer of ODU AROTC. “You represent your family, you represent your service, your school and the nation as you lead sons and daughters of America.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
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Rear Adm. John Meier, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, congratulated the new officers and told them “the very nature of your willingness to serve speaks to your intrinsic motivation.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
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Justin Allen (center), shown with Rear Adm. John Meier (left) and Maj. Brandon Shah, is one of the 14 ODU students who were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
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Capt. Brian Becker, commanding officer of NROTC Hampton Roads, salutes Navy personnel during the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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AROTC cadets sit with their officer uniforms pressed and shoes polished to perfection as they wait to take the commissioning oath. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho welcomes family and friends to the Spring Commissioning Ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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New 2nd lieutenants swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic" on May 4 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Jonathan Frazier sends a photo to his wife after their daughters Claudia and Rosalie pinned medals of rank on his uniform. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Big Blue shows support for the new military officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Six marines were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Penn and Suzanna Myers take photos of Ryan Myers, one of the newly commissioned officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Penn and Suzanna Myers take photos of Ryan Myers, one of the newly commissioned officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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“The real fun starts now. But the games are over,” said Maj. Brandon Shah, commanding officer of ODU AROTC. “You represent your family, you represent your service, your school and the nation as you lead sons and daughters of America.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
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Rear Adm. John Meier, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, congratulated the new officers and told them “the very nature of your willingness to serve speaks to your intrinsic motivation.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
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Justin Allen (center), shown with Rear Adm. John Meier (left) and Maj. Brandon Shah, is one of the 14 ODU students who were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
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Capt. Brian Becker, commanding officer of NROTC Hampton Roads, salutes Navy personnel during the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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AROTC cadets sit with their officer uniforms pressed and shoes polished to perfection as they wait to take the commissioning oath. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho welcomes family and friends to the Spring Commissioning Ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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New 2nd lieutenants swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic" on May 4 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Jonathan Frazier sends a photo to his wife after their daughters Claudia and Rosalie pinned medals of rank on his uniform. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Big Blue shows support for the new military officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Six marines were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Penn and Suzanna Myers take photos of Ryan Myers, one of the newly commissioned officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
“The real fun starts now. But the games are over,” said Maj. Brandon Shah, commanding officer of ODU AROTC. “You represent your family, you represent your service, your school and the nation as you lead sons and daughters of America.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Rear Adm. John Meier, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, congratulated the new officers and told them “the very nature of your willingness to serve speaks to your intrinsic motivation.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Justin Allen (center), shown with Rear Adm. John Meier (left) and Maj. Brandon Shah, is one of the 14 ODU students who were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Capt. Brian Becker, commanding officer of NROTC Hampton Roads, salutes Navy personnel during the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
AROTC cadets sit with their officer uniforms pressed and shoes polished to perfection as they wait to take the commissioning oath. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho welcomes family and friends to the Spring Commissioning Ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
New 2nd lieutenants swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic" on May 4 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Jonathan Frazier sends a photo to his wife after their daughters Claudia and Rosalie pinned medals of rank on his uniform. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Big Blue shows support for the new military officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Six marines were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Penn and Suzanna Myers take photos of Ryan Myers, one of the newly commissioned officers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU