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    Plaque Induction Ceremony Commemorates World War II Service of the Weslaco 8 [Image 9 of 24]

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    Plaque Induction Ceremony Commemorates World War II Service of the Weslaco 8

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    02.21.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes 

    8th Marine Corps District

    Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala affixes insignia to a memorial cross during a plaque induction ceremony honoring the Weslaco 8 on the rooftop of the former Military Entrance Processing Station building in San Antonio, Feb. 21, 2026. The ceremony recognized eight Marines from Weslaco, Texas, who enlisted together during World War II and honored their service and sacrifice alongside family members, service members from all branches and community supporters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

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    Date Taken: 02.21.2026
    Date Posted: 02.25.2026 09:36
    Photo ID: 9530902
    VIRIN: 260221-M-FQ645-2052
    Resolution: 4849x3650
    Size: 1.99 MB
    Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US

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