Cadet Lt. Col. Erin O’Neil, the cadet battalion commander, stands at attention in front of a formation of cadets gathered during the U. of I.'s Tri-Service ROTC Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at the indoor track of the Armory building.
The ceremony included the national anthem, service hymns and a simulated 21-gun salute to the fallen. The guest speaker was retired Navy Capt. Jeffrey R. Smith, a U. of I. alumnus. A reception followed where attendees could visit with local veterans and ROTC students
Photo by L. Brian Stauffer