On Friday, May 23rd, I had the distinct privilege of attending the graduation and commissioning ceremonies of the class of 2014 from the U.S. Naval Academy. In-so-far as this weekend is the Memorial Day weekend, I post below some pictures from the day. (Click all pictures to see full-scale.)
The graduating class processing in, captured on the scoreboard. (Those in white become Naval officers, those in dark are commissioned as Marine officers.)
A fly over from the Blue Angels to start the graduation.
From my vantage point, a twenty-one gun salute, captured on the scoreboard.
Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, gave the commencement address.
The iconic tossing of the caps in the air, concluded the day.
“On the strength of one link in the cable, Dependeth the might of the chain:
Who knows when thou mayest be tested? So live that thou bearest the strain!”
From the commencement brochure.