Veteran still uses passion for mentoring with BRHS Navy JROTC
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Navy veteran and Benjamin Russell JROTC instructor Ben Smith, left, talks to students Scott Johnson, middle, and Brady Roberts, right.

U.S. Navy veteran Ben Smith may be retired but he is continuing his dream job of mentoring as the senior naval science instructor at Benjamin Russell.

Smith was preparing to retire as a lieutenant commander in December when his boss told him about the open position at Benjamin Russell. Smith said his favorite part of serving in the Navy was mentoring junior sailors.