An officer, an Ensign

So my cousin, B.J., graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy today in Annapolis, Md.
It was a long day; graduation, commissioning, and a lot of drinking aftewards.
Here’s some shots from right after graduating ceremonies finished….

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Receiving the Oath of Office from his sister, Army Maj. Christina McAteer.

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Getting his new Ensign shoulderboards pinned onto his uniform by his parents.

The Mids

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Midshipman march off the parade field during Commissioning Week. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.