An incoming Citadel freshman known as a knob waits to be issued gear during matriculation day on August 17, 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina. The Citadel is a state military college that began in 1843.

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An incoming Citadel freshman known as a knob waits to be issued gear during matriculation day on August 17, 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina. The Citadel is a state military college that began in 1843.

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Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Photo credit: © Richard Ellis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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