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    Mackinaw, Illinois, native becomes Columbia University’s first commissioned Marine since Vietnam War [Image 12 of 16]

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

    NY, UNITED STATES

    05.21.2015

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Emanuel Melton 

    1st Marine Corps District

    U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Graske (Ret.) presents the Mameluke or Officer’s Sword to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Graske graduated from Columbia in 1959.

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    Date Taken: 05.21.2015
    Date Posted: 05.22.2015 17:30
    Photo ID: 1950885
    VIRIN: 150521-M-HY811-012
    Resolution: 1856x2268
    Size: 741.09 KB
    Location: NY, US
    Hometown: MACKINAW, IL, US

    Web Views: 48
    Downloads: 7

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