WASHINGTON (Jan. 8, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. David Kohnen, a member of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), meets U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Washington. AFIC carries on a tradition, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander in chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint-service organization responsible for providing military ceremonial support to the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place on Jan. 20, 2009.
Public Affairs Specialist 1st Class Kyle Niemi, USCG
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