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Commencements

The president, vice president and defense leaders deliver messages of hope, encouragement and guidance to graduates of the military academies.

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President's Remarks at U.S. Naval Academy Graduation 

President's Remarks at U.S. Naval Academy Graduation
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Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation (As Delivered)

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation (As Delivered)
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Vice President's Remarks at U.S. Coast Guard Academy Graduation 

Vice President's Remarks at U.S. Coast Guard Academy Graduation

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President Joe Biden stands on outdoor stage with saluting sailors. Play
Biden Speaks at U.S. Naval Academy Graduation
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Biden Speaks at U.S. Naval Academy Graduation
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony. Play
Austin Speaks at Air Force Academy Graduation
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Austin Speaks at Air Force Academy Graduation
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley delivers the commencement speech at the U.S. Military Academy’s graduation ceremony at West Point, N.Y. Play
Milley Speaks at West Point Graduation
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Milley Speaks at West Point Graduation
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 141st Commencement. Play
Vice President's Remarks at Coast Guard Academy Graduation, Part 1
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Vice President's Remarks at Coast Guard Academy Graduation, Part 1
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 141st Commencement. Play
Vice President's Remarks at Coast Guard Academy Graduation, Part 2
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Vice President's Remarks at Coast Guard Academy Graduation, Part 2
President Joe Biden delivers the commencement address during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony, May 19, 2021. Play
Biden Delivers Commencement Address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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Biden Delivers Commencement Address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the commencement address for the graduation and commissioning ceremony of the Naval Academy's Class of 2021, May 28, 2021. Play
Vice President Delivers Commencement Address at Naval Academy
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Vice President Delivers Commencement Address at Naval Academy
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers the commencement address to the 2021 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., May 22, 2021. Play
Austin Addresses U.S. Military Academy Class of 2021
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Austin Addresses U.S. Military Academy Class of 2021
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the commencement address for the graduation and commissioning ceremony of the Air Force Academy's Class of 2021, May 26, 2021. Play
Chairman Delivers Air Force Academy Commencement Speech
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Chairman Delivers Air Force Academy Commencement Speech