Across Campus - A Photo Essay

Established in 1969, Old Dominion University's Army ROTC program recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The organization has come a long way since its first commissioning ceremony in 1971 when six cadets received appointments as second lieutenants. Today, the program has a full military science curriculum and has commissioned 948 cadets. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU

Designed in 1969, the Old Dominion University Army ROTC patch has an inner, light-blue disc representing the color of the infantry; a yellow torch representing knowledge, tradition and military leadership; and a yellow quill representing academic excellence and scholarship. The center is a representation of the City of Norfolk's historic Mace. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Lt. Col. Camala Coats, professor of military science, is the first African American to hold this position at ODU. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

As part of the 50th anniversary, President john R. Broderick poses with members of the Monarch Battalion. Special guests include (from left) Dean Jeff Tanner, Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, Maj. Gen. Brian Cummings, President Broderick, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mick Bednarek, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Anthony Landry and Linda Baker. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Cadets who have not signed the Army ROTC contract and been sworn in wore the AROTC T-shirts during the ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Senior military science Instructor Martin Gutierrez, left, reviews the itinerary with Thomas Hogan, a completion candidate. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University President John R. Broderick delivers remarks at the U.S. Army ROTC Monarch Battalion 50th Anniversary Celebration. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The Army flag was dedicated to the general public on June 14, 1956, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army by the Continental Congress. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

As part of a long-standing military tradition, President John R. Broderick inspects the cadets during the pass-in-review ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

MS4 Sean Flournoy practices saluting at attention with the troops one last time before the start of the program. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Maj. Gen. Brian P. Cummings, a graduate of Old Dominion University, returns to campus to give remarks during the U.S. Army ROTC Monarch Battalion 50th Anniversary Celebration. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The color guard presents the flags.

Senior military science Instructor Martin Gutierrez provides last-minute instructions to the color guard. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

MS4 Logan Liddington inspects the color guard before guests arrive. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU President John R. Broderick poses with Maj. Gen. Donna W. Martin. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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