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

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    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.

    FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    10.18.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Michael Ito 

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    Retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams speaks at the dedication that gave his name to a $25 million West Virginia National Guard training facility Oct. 18 in Fairmont, W.Va. Williams earned the Medal of Honor while fighting on Iwo Jima as a part of the Marine Corps Reserve in 1945. Other speakers at the event included Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Brier, vice commander for Marine Forces Command and Earl Ray Tomblin, governor of West Virginia. (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: 766653
    VIRIN: 121018-M-VP019-003
    Resolution: 1920x1083
    Size: 1.47 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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