U.S. Naval Academy Graduation (16 images)

A midshipman takes his oath of office at the United States Naval Academy during Graduation and Commissioning Ceremonies for the Class of 2008 in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

Midshipmen take their oath of office at the United States Naval Academy during Graduation and Commissioning Ceremonies for the Class of 2008 in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

Midshipmen take their oaths of office at the United States Naval Academy during Graduation and Commissioning Ceremonies for the Class of 2008 in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

Midshipmen line up as they enter Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium during the class of 2008 Naval Academy Graduation & Commissioning Ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)