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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Newly commissioned Marine Corps officer at Iwo Jima

This is my son, David, on his graduation day from Marine Corps officer candidate school. His Oath of Office, pinning ceremony, and first salute were held at the Marine Corps War Memorial. His platoon, Alpha 2, was the first platoon in OCS history to merit all eight achievement awards.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 16 Pro
Copyright: © Paul Gentry