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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, was the guest speaker at the University's joint ROTC spring commissioning. A total of 37 new officers were recognized during the ceremony, an event which featured new Army and Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants and Navy ensigns giving their first salute. Shortly after being commissioned, the new officers received their command posts. Photos by Chuck Thomas and David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Officer candidates take the Oath of Office during the commissioning ceremony. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

After commissioning, the new officers turn to the audience for a round of applause. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Newly commissioned officer Nathaniel Lenderman receives a hug from his father after the first salute. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Ensign Nathaniel Merrill gets a little help with his hat from Chloe, his 3-year-old daughter. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Newly commissioned Ensign Jordan Trias has her shoulder boards pinned on by grandmothers Linda Isip and Willie Trias. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, departs the stage at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

One shadow stands at attention as the officer candidates wait to receive their first salute. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Grace Hendry, a triplet, receives her first salute from her brother Jonathan. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Andrew Ehlermann receives a handshake and a few words of wisdom from RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Officer candidates bow their heads during the invocation. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Officer candidates take the Oath of Office during the commissioning ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

A soon to be commissioned officer makes sure his classmate’s uniform is properly displayed before the commissioning ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Israel Waddell salutes the flag during the national anthem. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Boatswain Mates from a local ship ring the bell and blow the pipes to announce the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Boatswain Mates from a local ship ring the bell and blow the pipes to announce the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

The joint ROTC color guard displayed the flags during the national anthem. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

Soon to be 2nd Lieutenant, Grace Hendry, listens to RDML Jesse A. Wilson’s words of wisdom. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

2018 Spring Commissioning Ceremony

RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivers the keynote address and the commissioning oath. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Officer candidates take the Oath of Office during the commissioning ceremony. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

After commissioning, the new officers turn to the audience for a round of applause. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Newly commissioned officer Nathaniel Lenderman receives a hug from his father after the first salute. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Ensign Nathaniel Merrill gets a little help with his hat from Chloe, his 3-year-old daughter. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Newly commissioned Ensign Jordan Trias has her shoulder boards pinned on by grandmothers Linda Isip and Willie Trias. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, departs the stage at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

One shadow stands at attention as the officer candidates wait to receive their first salute. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Grace Hendry, a triplet, receives her first salute from her brother Jonathan. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Andrew Ehlermann receives a handshake and a few words of wisdom from RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Officer candidates bow their heads during the invocation. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Officer candidates take the Oath of Office during the commissioning ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A soon to be commissioned officer makes sure his classmate’s uniform is properly displayed before the commissioning ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Israel Waddell salutes the flag during the national anthem. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Boatswain Mates from a local ship ring the bell and blow the pipes to announce the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Boatswain Mates from a local ship ring the bell and blow the pipes to announce the arrival of the official party. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The joint ROTC color guard displayed the flags during the national anthem. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Soon to be 2nd Lieutenant, Grace Hendry, listens to RDML Jesse A. Wilson’s words of wisdom. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

RDML Jesse A. Wilson, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivers the keynote address and the commissioning oath. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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