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    Reserve Marine recognized for contribution to country, community [Image 2 of 3]

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    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place on a stage in front of a large American flag backdrop. Six individuals are participating, including civilians in business attire, a person wearing a red blazer with what appears to be a military medal, and a uniformed military officer. The event appears to be a formal dedication or opening ceremony.

    FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    10.18.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Michael Ito 

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    West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, and Hershel “Woody” Williams and his daughters celebrate the dedication of a new armed forces reserve center named in honor of Williams, who received the Medal of Honor for actions on Iwo Jima. The Quiet Dell, W.Va. native has been a staunch advocate of veterans’ rights and benefits since he retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in 1969 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Ito/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.18.2012
    Date Posted: 10.24.2012 17:22
    Photo ID: 766652
    VIRIN: 121018-M-VP019-002
    Resolution: 1920x1078
    Size: 1.35 MB
    Location: FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, US
    Hometown: FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, US
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    An elderly man wearing a red blazer and a red Marine Corps garrison cap is standing in what appears to be a museum or exhibition hall. He is wearing the United States Medal of Honor around his neck on its distinctive light blue ribbon, indicating he is a Medal of Honor recipient. Display cases with memorabilia are visible in the blurred background.
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place on a stage in front of a large American flag backdrop. Six individuals are participating, including civilians in business attire, a person wearing a red blazer with what appears to be a military medal, and a uniformed military officer. The event appears to be a formal dedication or opening ceremony.
    A formal military or veterans ceremony is taking place indoors, with a speaker at a wooden podium wearing a red jacket and military cap. A large American flag serves as a backdrop, flanked by several ceremonial flags including a U.S. Army general officer flag. Several military personnel in uniform and civilians are seated on a raised stage platform behind the speaker.

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