U.S. Naval Academy Graduation (16 images)

A midshipman celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2008 Naval Academy Graduation & Commissioning Ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

Midshipman Lauren Gribel celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2008 Naval Academy Graduation & Commissioning Ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

Midshipmen throw their hats as they graduate from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

A midshipman celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Class of 2008 Naval Academy Graduation & Commissioning Ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)