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Graduates from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy celebrate by tossing their hats into the air during graduation and commissioning ceremonies at the 136th Coast Guard Academy commencement in New London, Conn., May 17, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley

Tossing Hats

Graduates from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy celebrate by tossing their hats into the air during graduation and commissioning ceremonies at the 136th Coast Guard Academy commencement in New London, Conn., May 17, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley

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