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    “Surprise, surprise, surprise!” Actor/Singer Jim Nabors receives honorary promotion to Sergeant [Image 2 of 6]

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    An elderly man in formal black tuxedo attire is receiving what appears to be a medal or award being pinned to his lapel by a military officer in dress uniform. A second military officer in U.S. Marine Corps dress blues is present in the background. The man is smiling broadly, suggesting a celebratory or ceremonial occasion.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    11.01.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

    Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, and Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, center, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, promote Jim Nabors to Honorary Sergeant at the Sheraton Hotel, Waikiki, Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2013. Nabors, who portrayed fictional television character, U.S. Marine Pvt. Gomer Pyle, in the 1960's, was made an Honorary Sergeant during the 238th Marine Corps birthday ball celebration.

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    Date Taken: 11.01.2013
    Date Posted: 11.04.2013 18:22
    Photo ID: 1046561
    VIRIN: 131104-M-IJ457-632
    Resolution: 4289x2860
    Size: 1.83 MB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
    Hometown: SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA, US
    Web Views: 960
    Downloads: 6

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    Two men stand together in front of a large American flag backdrop at what appears to be a formal military or patriotic event. One man is dressed in a black tuxedo with bow tie, while the other wears a formal U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform adorned with multiple medals and gold aiguillettes. The uniformed individual is holding a microphone, suggesting he is addressing an audience.
    An elderly man in formal black tuxedo attire is receiving what appears to be a medal or award being pinned to his lapel by a military officer in dress uniform. A second military officer in U.S. Marine Corps dress blues is present in the background. The man is smiling broadly, suggesting a celebratory or ceremonial occasion.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps officers in dress blues are pinning or attaching something to the lapel of a civilian man in a dark suit. The central officer displays four stars on his shoulders indicating the rank of General, along with an extensive array of service ribbons and medals. The ceremony appears to be taking place at a formal military event or gala.
    A formal military ceremony in which a civilian man in a tuxedo is receiving a framed award or commendation from a U.S. Marine Corps officer. Two Marines in dress blues flank the civilian, who is smiling broadly while holding the framed certificate. An American flag serves as the backdrop, indicating a patriotic or official event.
    A formal ceremony or military event featuring a civilian man in a black tuxedo with bow tie shaking hands with a military officer in dress uniform, while a second officer looks on approvingly. The backdrop is a large American flag with red and white stripes. The setting appears to be an official military function or gala.
    A formal military ball or ceremony is taking place in a large banquet hall decorated with a large American flag as a backdrop. A civilian in a tuxedo is waving to the crowd while being escorted by a senior Marine officer in dress blues with red trim and medals. Military personnel in various dress uniforms line the sides and applaud.

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