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Assistant Secretary of the Navy Juan Garcia speaks to the crowd at the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Juan Garcia speaks to the crowd at the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Graske (Ret.) presents the Mameluke or Officer’s Sword to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Graske graduated from Columbia in 1959.

U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Graske (Ret.) presents the Mameluke or Officer’s Sword to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Graske graduated from Columbia in 1959.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Brig. Gen. Terry Williams administers the oath of office to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony in the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Illinois, native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams is commanding general of Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Brig. Gen. Terry Williams administers the oath of office to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony in the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Illinois, native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams is commanding general of Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Brig. Gen. Terry Williams arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general.

Brig. Gen. Terry Williams arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Peter Awn arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

Peter Awn arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh bows his head during the opening ceremonies of his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh bows his head during the opening ceremonies of his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, Juan Garcia, right, and Peter Awn during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Illinois, native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of The Navy. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, Juan Garcia, right, and Peter Awn during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Illinois, native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of The Navy. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Juan Garcia arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Juan Garcia arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is pinned to his new rank of second lieutenant by his mother, Kim Grierson, during a commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is pinned to his new rank of second lieutenant by his mother, Kim Grierson, during a commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh shares a moment with his wife after his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh shares a moment with his wife after his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams after administering the oath of office at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams is commanding general of Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams after administering the oath of office at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams is commanding general of Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh and his family listen to a panel of guest speakers during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh and his family listen to a panel of guest speakers during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, Juan Garcia, right, and Peter Awn during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of The Navy. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, Juan Garcia, right, and Peter Awn during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. Williams administered the oath of office and is the Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commanding general. Garcia is the Assistant Secretary of The Navy. Awn is the Columbia University School of General Studies Dean.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

WHITE PLAINS, New York- Thomas Roach (right), and Col. James Iulo (left), place a reef in honor of veterans past and present at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, May 24. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to stop, pause and remember all the many men and women who gave their life to preserve freedom and to remember all those who are currently putting their lives at risk so that we can live in this wonderful country,” said Roach, Mayor of White Plains, New York. Col. Iulo is the 1st Marine Corps District commanding officer and grand marshall for the 2015 White Plain Memorial Day Parade.

WHITE PLAINS, New York- Thomas Roach (right), and Col. James Iulo (left), place a reef in honor of veterans past and present at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, May 24. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to stop, pause and remember all the many men and women who gave their life to preserve freedom and to remember all those who are currently putting their lives at risk so that we can live in this wonderful country,” said Roach, Mayor of White Plains, New York. Col. Iulo is the 1st Marine Corps District commanding officer and grand marshall for the 2015 White Plain Memorial Day Parade.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas

Poolees from Recruiting Substation Waterbury compete in a tug-of-war competition during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Poolees from Recruiting Substation Waterbury compete in a tug-of-war competition during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. Cornelius Davis, a drill instructor and Chicago, Illinois native, teaches Poolees about drill during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Sgt. Cornelius Davis, a drill instructor and Chicago, Illinois native, teaches Poolees about drill during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Daniel Gagliardi, a Bristol, Connecticut native, performs ammo can lifts as part of a relay race during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. Gagliardi, 18, is a Poolee, person currently enrolled in the Marines Delayed Entry Program, and graduate of Bristol Central High School in Connecticut. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Daniel Gagliardi, a Bristol, Connecticut native, performs ammo can lifts as part of a relay race during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. Gagliardi, 18, is a Poolee, person currently enrolled in the Marines Delayed Entry Program, and graduate of Bristol Central High School in Connecticut. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Michael Amado, a Providence, Rhode Island native, preforms pull-ups during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. Amado, 26, is a Poolee, person currently enrolled in the Marines Delayed Entry Program, and graduate of Hope High School in Rhode Island. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Michael Amado, a Providence, Rhode Island native, preforms pull-ups during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. Amado, 26, is a Poolee, person currently enrolled in the Marines Delayed Entry Program, and graduate of Hope High School in Rhode Island. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. Victor Sierra, a drill instructor and Covina, California native, teaches Poolees drill commands during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Sgt. Victor Sierra, a drill instructor and Covina, California native, teaches Poolees drill commands during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. Cornelius Davis, a drill instructor and Chicago, Illinois native, launches Poolees with a verbal command while teaching them drill during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Sgt. Cornelius Davis, a drill instructor and Chicago, Illinois native, launches Poolees with a verbal command while teaching them drill during the 2015 Annual Field Meet, at Dufresne Recreational Park, May 16. Approximately 465 newly enlisted men and women from across New England, to include; Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, attended the event. The annual Marine Corps event is designed to challenge the Poolees’ physical fitness through various competitions and tests of endurance to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein