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US Military Academy West Point honors class of 2022 graduating cadets

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Graduating cadets toss their covers in the air at the end of the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Graduating cadets toss their covers in the air at the end of the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
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Class of 2022 cadets celebrate their graduation during commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point.
Class of 2022 cadets celebrate their graduation during commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point.
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Class of 2022 cadets Jordan Jones and Anna Tovkach (R) celebrate during commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point.
Class of 2022 cadets Jordan Jones and Anna Tovkach (R) celebrate during commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point.
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Class of 2022 cadets celebrate their graduation during commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point.
Class of 2022 cadets celebrate their graduation during commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point.
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An United States Military Academy graduating cadet celebrates during her graduation ceremony.
An United States Military Academy graduating cadet celebrates during her graduation ceremony.
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United States Military Academy graduating cadets celebrate during their graduation ceremony of the U.S. Military Academy class of 2022.
United States Military Academy graduating cadets celebrate during their graduation ceremony of the U.S. Military Academy class of 2022.
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Cadets take the oath of office during the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Cadets take the oath of office during the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
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United States Military Academy graduating cadets salute during their graduation ceremony.
United States Military Academy graduating cadets salute during their graduation ceremony.
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West Point graduates stand as they prepare to receive their diplomas during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
West Point graduates stand as they prepare to receive their diplomas during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
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West Point graduates listen as Master Sergeant Rone E. Sparrow speaks during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
West Point graduates listen as Master Sergeant Rone E. Sparrow speaks during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
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West Point cadets stand and salute as the National Anthem is played during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
West Point cadets stand and salute as the National Anthem is played during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
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Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shakes the hands of West Point graduates as they receive their diplomas.
Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shakes the hands of West Point graduates as they receive their diplomas.
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Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
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Lieutenant General and Superintendent Darryl A. Williams speaks during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
Lieutenant General and Superintendent Darryl A. Williams speaks during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
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Cadets take part in the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Cadets take part in the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
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Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York. Graduating cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the US Army.
Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York. Graduating cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the US Army.
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Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
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Cadets watch as 2022 graduating classmates arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
Cadets watch as 2022 graduating classmates arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
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Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, General Mark A. Milley enters Michie Stadium for the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, General Mark A. Milley enters Michie Stadium for the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
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West Point graduates arrive for the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
West Point graduates arrive for the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
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The West Point Academy band plays a song during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
The West Point Academy band plays a song during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
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West Point graduates arrive for the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
West Point graduates arrive for the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy.
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Cadets take part in the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Cadets take part in the 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
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Lieutenant General and Superintendent Darryl A. Williams fist pumps as he arrives for the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
Lieutenant General and Superintendent Darryl A. Williams fist pumps as he arrives for the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony.
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