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“You are ready” to lead, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the 2023 U.S. Naval Academy’s graduating class at the graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. He spoke o…

President Biden spoke at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. In his remarks, the president said, “N…

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the graduation address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. Vice President Harris was the first female commenceme…

Defense Secretary Mark Esper delivered a pre-recorded keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy virtual commencement ceremony. He spoke about ethical leadership, Chinese and Russian threats,…

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan delivered the commencement address at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The former Boeing executive served as deputy defense secretary start…

Vice President Pence addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He commented on the president’s proposed budget increase for defense spending, saying “t…

Secretary Ashton Carter delivered the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. He said th…

President Bush gave the 2005 commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony. In his remarks he talked about military service and sacrifice, as well as t…

Vice President Biden gave the commencement address to the 2015 graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He talked about the true character of a soldier and said “a …

Vice President Biden gave the commencement address to the 2015 graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy and shook the hands with the graduates as they were given their diplomas. He was pre…

The United States Naval Academy Band was heard as the graduating class of 2015 entered Navy-Marine Corp Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Then the top graduate, Michael Johnson, annou…

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave the commencement address to the 2014 graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy. Secretary Hagel spoke about leadership and the challenges facing the Na…

President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2013 U.S. Naval Academy graduating class. Among his comments he referred to a Pentagon report on sexual assault in the military that show…

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke to graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. He praised their service and offered encouragement as they moved to careers in the fleet. He also tal…

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke to U.S. Naval Academy graduates at their commissioning ceremony.

Vice President Biden spoke to U.S. Naval Academy graduates at their commissioning ceremony.

General Myers gave the 2004 commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy. He talked about the war on terror, service to the country, and World War II.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld spoke to graduating midshipmen about changes in military missions since he last addressed the Naval Academy graduating class in 1976.

Vice President Cheney spoke at the U.S. Naval Academy commencement exercises. He spoke about the war on terrorism and the role of the U.S. military.

President George W. Bush spoke to graduates about their value to the military, the need for a strong defense, and his defense strategy.