U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar/Released 260709-M-VM946-8987.JPG
Aug 20, 2026
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)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R
LENS
RF28-70mm F2 L USM
APERTURE
28/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/125
ISO
1600
No camera details available.
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