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Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen take the oath of office during a commissioning ceremony at Alexander Field House in Castine, Maine, May 7, 2016. DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Taking the Oath

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen take the oath of office during a commissioning ceremony at Alexander Field House in Castine, Maine, May 7, 2016. DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

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