Video by Sgt. Scott Schmidt | 6th Marine Corps District | 12.14.2012
Second Lieutenant Olaolu Ogunyemi wears the iconic “Dress Blue’s” for the first time as he prepares to begin his career as the Marine Corps’ most recently commissioned officer. Ogunyemi, who is the first Marine officer commissioned from Grambling State University in more than three decades, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems Dec. 14, 2012. He......
Video by Sgt. Scott Schmidt | 6th Marine Corps District | 12.14.2012
Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif., talks about the Marine Corps’ need to be representative of the nation it defends. He administer the oath of office to 2nd Lt. Olaolu Ogunyemi during his college graduation commencement ceremony at Grambling State University Dec. 14, 2012. Ogunyemi is the first Marine Corps officer to commission from......
Video by Sgt. Scott Schmidt | 6th Marine Corps District | 12.14.2012
Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif., administers the oath of office to 2nd Lt. Olaolu Ogunyemi during his college graduation commencement ceremony at Grambling State University Dec. 14, 2012. Ogunyemi is the first Marine Corps officer to commission from Grambling State in more than three decades. Produced by Sgt. Scott Schmidt. Also......
Video by Sgt. Scott Schmidt | 6th Marine Corps District | 12.14.2012
Second Lieutenant Olaolu Ogunyemi’s parents, Arnita and Olatunde, talk about their reaction to their son deciding to join the Marines. Ogunyemi, who is the first Marine officer commissioned from Grambling State University in more than three decades, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems Dec. 14, 2012. He joins a distinguished heritage of African-American......
Video by Staff Sgt. Philip Grondin | 1st Marine Division | 08.14.2012
B-roll of the Montford Point Marines Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony held at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Available in high definition....
