U.S. Naval Academy Graduation (16 images)

Navy midshipmen throw their hats into the air at the end of their graduation ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

Midshipmen cheer as the Navy Blue Angels fly over Navy-Marine Corp Stadium during the US Naval Academy's Class of 2008 Graduating and Commissioning Ceremonies in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

Midshipmen celebrate upon the conclusion of 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 celebrate after receiving their diplomas 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)