The 10th MP Battalion Commander, LTC Lester, and Susan prepare to remove the 2LT bar and put on the 1LT bar on his cap and collar. These were the days before the entire Army wore berets.

Susan and Ian's commander, CPT Vicari, wait as some words are spoken about Ian

Susan promotes Ian to 1st Lieutenant

Three first lieutenants wait to be promoted in the foyer of the Military Police School

Ian was fortunate enough to be promoted by a former Commandant of the USAMP School,MG Ryder, at the time commander of the Criminal Investigation Division.  He was promoted along with two other lieutenant friends, 1LT Will McKannay and 1LT Terri Dorn.

MG Ryder, now the Provost Marshal General of the Army, promotes Ian with his father John and wife Susan

A stoic new captain and a happy father

Susan pined on one set of rank toghether with the general

MG Ryder congratulates CPT Townsend and family after handing him the new commission certificate

Congratulations all around to the three new captains.  Susan receives a hug from the Commandant's (at the time) wife, Mrs. Curry.