U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Adam Padilla, officer selection officer for Officer Selection Station Houston, Recruiting Station South Texas, administers the Oath of Office to officer candidate Thomas Gehrke in Houston, Texas, July 9, 2026. Gehrke took the oath after earning his selection to attend Officer Candidates School, marking the first step toward earning a commission as a United States Marine Corps officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)
| Date Taken: | 07.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.11.2026 11:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9841677 |
| VIRIN: | 260709-M-VM946-8987 |
| Resolution: | 5880x4135 |
| Size: | 2.44 MB |
| Location: | HOUSTON, TEXAS, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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