After the ceremony, there was more ritual. During the reception, each new pilot claimed a mug inscribed with his/her name and his number in the tally of pilot trained at Whiting Field in Pensacola FL.
Then with mugs in hand, there was a ritual toast.
And then, there was a yet another encouraging speaker.
Did I mention that this was an event rich in ritual?
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