Upon promotion, General officers are customarily presented with a personalized sidearm. Brig. Gen. Marlena A. DeCelle was issued a model M9 Pistol at her promotion ceremony in Sacramento, California, Jan. 26, 2023. The practice of issuing pistols to General officers began in 1944 during World War II. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Amanda H. Johnson)
Date Taken: | 01.26.2023 |
Date Posted: | 03.29.2023 16:26 |
Photo ID: | 7709926 |
VIRIN: | 012623-Z-NP032-0111 |
Resolution: | 5341x2571 |
Size: | 876.1 KB |
Location: | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 64 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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