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    Mackinaw, Illinois, native becomes Columbia University’s first commissioned Marine since Vietnam War [Image 5 of 16]

    Mackinaw, Illinois, native becomes Columbia University’s first commissioned Marine since Vietnam War

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES

    05.21.2015

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Emanuel Melton 

    1st Marine Corps District

    2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, Juan Garcia, right, and Peter Awn during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of The Navy. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

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    Date Taken: 05.21.2015
    Date Posted: 05.22.2015 17:26
    Photo ID: 1950869
    VIRIN: 150521-M-HY811-005
    Resolution: 2093x1856
    Size: 751.59 KB
    Location: NEW YORK, NY, US
    Hometown: MACKINAW, IL, US

    Web Views: 95
    Downloads: 9

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