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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Marine Captain and Avaitor

In most countries only the rich can be considered to enter programs to enter the elite officer ranks of the military. In the US anyone from any class can become an officer and pilot if he or she works hard enough without glamorous pedigree nor vast family fortunes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 12.2016
Photo Location: San Pedro, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T5
Copyright: © Arturo Garcia-Ayala