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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks' Remarks for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Address

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President's Remarks at U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation

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Vice President's Remarks at U.S. Military Academy at West Point Graduation

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivers the opening address at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s commencement ceremony.

Hicks Speaks at Graduation Ceremony

Hicks Speaks at Graduation Ceremony

President Joe Biden delivers the Commencement Address at the United States Air Force Academy.

Biden Speaks at U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation

Biden Speaks at U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation

Vice President Harris Delivers the Commencement Address at the U.S. Military Academy West Point, May, 2023.

Harris Speaks at West Point Graduation

Harris Speaks at West Point Graduation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation ceremony.

Austin Speaks at Naval Academy Graduation

Austin Speaks at Naval Academy Graduation

President Joe Biden stands on outdoor stage with saluting sailors.

Biden Speaks at U.S. Naval Academy Graduation

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.

Austin Speaks at Air Force Academy Graduation

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.

Milley Speaks at West Point Graduation

Milley Speaks at West Point Graduation

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 141st Commencement.

Vice President's Remarks at Coast Guard Academy Graduation, Part 1

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.

Vice President's Remarks at Coast Guard Academy Graduation, Part 2

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.

Biden Delivers Commencement Address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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.

Vice President Delivers Commencement Address at Naval Academy

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.

Austin Addresses U.S. Military Academy Class of 2021

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.

Chairman Delivers Air Force Academy Commencement Speech

Chairman Delivers Air Force Academy Commencement Speech