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U.S. Naval Academy plebes transport a simulated casualty through an obstacle course on Farragut Field during Sea Trials, a rite of passage for plebes to test teamwork and mental stamina, marking the end of their freshman year at the academy in Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008.

SEA TRIALS

U.S. Naval Academy plebes transport a simulated casualty through an obstacle course on Farragut Field during Sea Trials, a rite of passage for plebes to test teamwork and mental stamina, marking the end of their freshman year at the academy in Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008.

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