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    Wisconsin native commissions at War Memorial [Image 1 of 24]

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    A person wearing a dark formal uniform with gold buttons is signing or writing on a document placed on a wooden surface. A silver ballpoint pen is held in their right hand. A second person with bare arms is visible in the background to the right.

    MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    08.25.2018

    Photo by Cpl. Emma Norris 

    Marine Corps Recruiting Station Milwaukee

    2ndLt. Preston Towers commissioned through Officer Selection Station Milwaukee on August 25, 2018 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. He recently graduated from Officer Candidate School and is a graduate of Marquette University. He heads off to The Basic School in November.

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    Date Taken: 08.25.2018
    Date Posted: 08.29.2018 17:23
    Photo ID: 4688277
    VIRIN: 180825-M-YH084-0001
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 147.29 KB
    Location: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, US
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    Downloads: 4

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