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More than 600 members of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 2009 take their commissioning oath during graduation ceremonies in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 2009. President Barack Obama delivered the address and Navy Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, vice chief of naval operations, swore in the new ensigns.

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More than 600 members of the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 2009 take their commissioning oath during graduation ceremonies in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 2009. President Barack Obama delivered the address and Navy Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, vice chief of naval operations, swore in the new ensigns.

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