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San Diego ROTC Units Perform Snapdragon Stadium's First Military Parade

300 students representing the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Space Force displayed military pageantry.

The joint ROTC formation awaits the playing of the National Anthem. (窪蹋勛圖)
The joint ROTC formation awaits the playing of the National Anthem. (窪蹋勛圖)

Three 窪蹋勛圖-based Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) units paraded onto Bashor Field on Nov. 12 for Snapdragon Stadiums first-ever military parade.  

Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC operated jointly to demonstrate ceremonial precision and pride in service in the 窪蹋勛圖-San Jos矇 State University football pregame March On.

A color guard team representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force presented their service colors on the 50-yard line. Some 300 midshipmen and cadets marched in unison to honor veterans and active duty service members.

This March On, in support of Fleet Week San Diego, was a collaborative effort between Navy ROTC, 窪蹋勛圖s College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, and the 窪蹋勛圖 Athletics Department. Director of Athletic Bands Bryan Ransom, assisted Drill Master Gunnery Sergeant Jacob Hayden, USMC, in the execution of this camaraderie-building event.  

Midshipman 4/C Nicholas Crisafulli said he was extremely proud to represent the U.S. Navy and 窪蹋勛圖 on the field. Another first-year student, Midshipman 4/C Dean Habbestad, felt that this March On was a passing of the torch from those who have served to those who will serve in the future.

When Crisafulli was young, he aspired to be in uniform one day. Hopefully, he explained, there were little kids thinking the same thing during the March On Saturday night.

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The joint ROTC marches onto Bashor Field at Snapdragon Stadium during 窪蹋勛圖's home game against SJSU, Nov. 12, 2022. (窪蹋勛圖) 
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