Former Penn State football player Stephen Stephenson returned to the field, not for a game, but for his commissioning as a newly appointed Second Lieutenant in the United States Marines.
Commissioning of former Penn State football player Stephen Stephenson as officer in Marines
During a ceremony this morning — standing on the Beaver Stadium field where he played corner for Penn State football last season — Stephen Stephenson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Stephenson will be attending The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Va., for his initial training.
Oath administered for newly appointed 2nd Lt. Stephen Stephenson of U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Newport shared the oath with his brother-in-law, newly appointed 2nd Lt. Stephen Stephenson. Stephenson is a former Penn State football player; he played corner in the 2012 season.
Stephen Stephenson's wife and brother-in-law Capt. Newport pinned the new Marine Corps officer
Former Penn State football player Stephen Stephenson's wife, Sarah, and his brother-in-law Capt. Kevin Newport, USMC, pinned the new Marine Corps officer after presenting him with a sword from his family, during his commissioning in Beaver Stadium.
Capt. Bob Clark (middle) presented to new Marine officer 2nd Lt. Stephen Stephenson (left) in Beaver Stadium.
Newly appointed U.S. Marine Corps officer 2nd Lt. Stephen Stephenson poses with Penn State Navy ROTC Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Clark during a presentation at Stephenson's commissioning in Beaver Stadium. 2nd Lt. Stephenson will continue his training at The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia. Capt. John Fulton, USMC, looks on.
