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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, right, speaks with Naval ROTC Midshipmen competing in the annual Colorado Meet after the opening ceremony at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future.