Capt. Larry Olsen (U.S. Navy, Ret.), left, Commander Ted Ward (U.S. Navy-Ret.), center, and cadet commander Kathryn Ashbey, right, congratulate newly promoted members of the New London High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets during their annual inspection and pass-in-review ceremony Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in the high school gym. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Larry Olsen, an instructor at the navy submarine School in Groton, was the reviewing officer. Overseen by retired Navy Commander Ted Ward and retired Coast Guard senior chief Brian Smith. In addition to the inspection various units within the corps staged drill demonstrations, cadets were promoted within the NJROTC rank structure and ribbons for exemplary personal appearance were awarded. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Alyse Cornish gives a fist pump after leading her platoon in a successful marching drill as the New London High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) corps of cadets participate in their annual inspection and pass-in-review ceremony Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in the high school gym. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Larry Olsen, an instructor at the navy submarine School in Groton, was the reviewing officer. Overseen by retired Navy Commander Ted Ward and retired Coast Guard senior chief Brian Smith. In addition to the inspection various units within the corps staged drill demonstrations, cadets were promoted within the NJROTC rank structure and ribbons for exemplary personal appearance were awarded. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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