APRIL 25, 2008

On Friday April 25th, NROTC Unit held our annual Pass in Review and awards ceremony. This event recognized outstanding students and honored our host universities, the local community and NROTC San Diego benefactors.

Rear Admiral Ann Gilbride, Associate Director of Naval Intelligence and University of San Diego class of 1978 was the guest of honor and reviewing officer for the Pass in Review.  We were also honored to have RADM Len Hering, Commander Navy Region Southwest; Brigadier General Angela Salinas, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruit Depot / Western Region; Dr. Mary Lyons, President University of San Diego and Dr. Joyce Gattas, Dean School of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, San Diego State University.

A highlight of the ceremony was the four-man NROTC expeditionary drill team performance.  Their presentation displayed smartly executed drill maneuvers with rifles that drew applause multiple times throughout the show.  After marching past the reviewing officers, NROTC’s brightest and most inspiring future leaders received a variety of recognitions.  These awards were presented by RADM Gilbride, RADM Hering, and BGen Salinas, CAPT Woolley, and numerous benefactors.  The awards ranged from medals of achievement to military officer swords and scholarships. 

-MIDN O'Bannon