Rare vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait photo of Reagan in his military uniform as a member of the United States Air Force, with a lieutenant rank insignia present to his collar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Sincere Best Wishes Levenson & Good Luck—Ronald Reagan.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to the lower right, and a corner crease and a short tear to the left border. A handsome and uncommon military photo of Reagan, who joined the Army Reserve in April 1937 and reported for active duty in 1942 when relations between America and Japan worsened. He was transferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces and became an AAF public relations officer. He participated in the Provisional Task Force Show Unit in Burbank and continued to make films such as This Is the Army (1943). He was also ordered to temporary duty in New York City to participate in the sixth War Loan Drive before he was reassigned to Fort MacArthur and discharged on December 9, 1945, as a captain. Throughout his military service, Reagan produced over 400 training films.
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