Vice President JD Vance Addresses the Naval Academy’s Class of 2025

Ladies and gentlemen, the honorable j.d. vance, vice president of the united states of america, accompanied by vice admiral yvette m. Davids, united states navy. The superintendent of the united states naval cabinet.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Blue Angels, the Navy's precision flight demonstration squadron will be approaching momentarily from the south. Behind us, in a salute to the Class of 2020.

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Ladies and gentlemen, we invite all of our guests to remain standing for our national anthem, sung by Midshipman First Class Quinn Gonzalez. And then the invocation by Captain Maurice Buford Chapman, Corps, United States Navy.

Oh, the light what so proudly we hailed that the twilight last leaving whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight for the her parts we washed for some coloring and the rocket's red glare the bonds bursting in air gave proo through the night that our flag was still there O Satos, that star trembled fe. The land of the brave and the home of the.

Let us pray. Most gracious and triumphant God, we come to announce to the world that these warriors are ready to fight tonight. For the record reflects they have the moral clarity for the fog of war, the mental agility to outwit the opposition, and more importantly, the spiritual readiness to say on behalf of we, the people.

Of the people and by the people.

That the best is yet to come. So would you stretch forth your hand and stir up our faith as a people, for only then will we know that all things are possible to those that dare to believe now receive all of your glory, your power and your honor forever. Amen.

Please be seated. Ladies and gentlemen, the 65th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Yvette M. Davids.

Good morning, 2025. What a glorious day it is. Welcome to the graduation and commissioning for the great class of 2025. There should be no question about the signific. Today we have the privilege of hosting our Vice President, the Hon.

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Vance, the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary Phelan, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Smith, and the Acting Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Kilby. Also joining us today is Senator Sullivan from the great state of Alaska, a former Marine and the Chairman of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors. And esteemed members of the Board, Congressman Jake Elsey of Texas, a proud member of the class of 92 and fighter pilot, and Congressman Derek Van Orden of Wisconsin, retired Navy SEAL and Congressman Rob Bresnam of Pennsylvania is also with us today. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the class of 2025. I'm honored you could be with us today. Class of 2025, this week has been a whirlwind for you. So please allow yourself a brief moment to take it all in. Look around, go ahead at your classmates next to you. Now, up at the stands, find your family and friends and sponsor families and love. Give them a wave. To all of the parents, grandparents, guardians and mentors out in the crowd, I want to thank you for instilling the values that attracted your midshipmen to want to serve and to live a life of consequence. We are forever in your debt. And thank you to our amazing and incredible dedicated faculty, staff, coaches and sponsor families who contributed to this class's development into officers of character dedicated to the profession of arms. So 2025, to those who have challenged you and pushed you to achieve greater things than you thought possible, to those who've supported you and mentored you, please join me in giving them a heartfelt round of applause. And thank you to all who have worked so diligently to set up this beautiful ceremony and to make this missioning week so special. We appreciate you. A special welcome to the members of the class of 1975, 2025's link in the chain. 50 years ago they graduated from our academy and today they represent that 50 year link in shared heritage with the class of 2025. Thank you class of 75, for being so active in the lives of these midshipmen since I day, inspiring them with wisdom, insight and legacy. Now, 2025, I. I again ask that you look around, but this time look at the exquisite Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium you are in. Around the stadium, you will find the names of several U.S. navy battles, engagements and pivotal moments in our history. These names represent the Navy and Marine Corps legacy from 1775 to 1845 to today. Each and every one of you is now an integral part of that legacy. So 25, look at these names. And now I want you each to pick one. One name that you can see. And I want you to remember that. Dedicate that name to memory. That name, it represents more than just a battle, more than just naval tactics and strategy or historical facts. The name you chose represents hundreds, thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Americans, sailors and Marines, Naval officers who were once just like you, who rose to answer the call to service, who rose to the challenge of their age and chose to risk all in the service of others. So 2025, while this stadium is a physical symbol and memorial to Navy and our Marine Corps, always remember that you are the living legacy. You are the young People of our age who have chosen a life of service remember that name. And remember that you are assuming a rich heritage, a great honor, and a sacred obligation. But you have been preparing for this day and the assumption of those incredible responsibilities for the past 1423 days since I Day. Although this adventure is coming to a close, you are about to embark on many more. You are headed around the globe to places like Quantico, Pensacola, San Diego, Charleston, Norfolk, to Sasebo Rota and Hawaii. And to our international classmates who are soon to head home, a special congratulations to you. You each have an incredible future awaiting you, but know Annapolis will always be here for you and the Naval Academy will always be your home. And this moment, right now, surrounded by your classmates and the legacy of those before you, this moment will be one of those that you will never forget. It will join other memories of crawling through mud and over obstacles at sea trials, bearing each other's weight as a team at Herndon twice, and swimming side by side at the first ever shellback ceremony. It will join memories of gloriously beating army at every opportunity, Of morning workouts with classmates before the sun has risen. The intensity of finals weeks, of incredible summer trainees across the globe that helped you find your operational call, to your exceptional academic research capstone projects, and to the world class musical and theatrical performances that showcase immense talent. And all of those shared experiences culminated today in your commissioning. And while today is the end of one chapter, it's the beginning of your careers as Navy and Marine Corps officers. On I day, you represented different corners of our nation and globe with different life circumstances and experiences. But now at commissioning, you are a proud class of ethical war fighters who better understand the sacred oath you first took four years ago and will soon take again today. While we can never know with certainty what the future will hold for you or for our country, we do know that you are assuming a vital role. Your sacred obligation to our nation is to be prepared and to make sure that you and those that you lead are ready to both preserve peace and decisively win when called upon. Vice President Vance, Secretary Phelan, Commandant Smith, Acting CNO Kilby, and to all my shipmates out in the fleet, I want you to know the class of 2025 is strong. They are prepared and they are ready. 2025. Your naval academy family is incredibly proud of you. I'm incredibly proud of you. And I can't wait to see what you will accomplish in the. It is now my pleasure to introduce our 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John C. Phelan.

Well, I've been to many events, but this may be the coolest visual I've seen, so congratulations. Really awesome, Mr. Vice President, Commandant, Acting Chief of Naval Operations, Superintendent, distinguished guests, faculty, staff, families, and most importantly, the class of 2025. Good morning, Admiral Davids. Thank you for the kind introduction. Serving as the 79th Secretary of the Navy is a privilege of my lifetime. And I thank President Trump for his trust and confidence in appointing me to this role. And it's particular honor to welcome and thank Vice President J.D. vance for his presence today. As a Marine and combat veteran, Vice President Vance represents what makes this nation great. Courage forged through hardship. Service defined by humility and deep, unshakable belief that this country is worth fighting for. From the hills of Ohio to the battlefields of Iraq, and now to the halls of leadership in the White House, Vice President Vance's journey reminds us that honor is not given, it is earned. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for your example, your service, and your continued leadership. I'm truly honored and humbled to address the newest class of officers who will soon carry the weight of command and the hopes of our nation on their shoulders. You have earned the right to wear the uniform, not merely through the rigor of academics or the trials of Bancroft hall, but through your daily commitment to something larger than yourselves. Today is a celebration, but is also a moment of transition. In a matter of days, you will be entrusted with lives, with missions vital to our national security, and with the legacy of those who came before you. From today forward, you are more than midshipmen. You are leaders in the Navy and Marine Corps officers in a force that stands guard over freedom on every ocean, in every time zone, every hour of every day. That snow. Small thing, but let me be honest with you. What you're about to step into is not easy. The pace of change is accelerating. The threats are growing more sophisticated. The burden of leadership is heavier than ever. But so is the opportunity. The opportunity to shape the future of naval warfare. The opportunity to lead diverse, talented teams in ways that will define missions and even save lives. The opportunity to be exactly the kind of leader the world needs now. Smart, grounded, resilient, humble and courageous. What will define you from this moment on is not your commission or your class rank or even your service selection. What will define you is how you lead when the pressure is on, when the plan falls apart, when lives are at stake, and when everyone around you looks to you for calm and courage. Leadership is never about you. It's about those you serve. General John Lejeune had it right when his said the relationship between officers and enlisted must be like teacher and scholar, not superior and inferior. Your people will teach you more than you expect. Respect that. Learn from them. Lead them well. You are not simply to give orders. You are to grow those under your command into something better. Instill in them the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Not just with words, but through example. Now, a quick word about values. Honor, courage, commitment. These aren't just words etched on academy walls or printed in manuals. They are your compass. And in a future filled with new technologies, cyber threats and global instability, character will matter more than ever. You are inheriting a fleet that sails in a world full of complexity and consequence. We face adversaries who test the rule based order at sea. We operate in an environment where innovation moves at the speed of relev. We must be agile, accountable and adaptive. Because lethality is just not about firepower. It is about clarity of purpose, efficiency of action and unity of command. Admiral Rickover, the father of the nuclear Navy, once said, responsibility is a unique concept. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You cannot delegate accountability when the mission falters, your name is on the line. When it succeeds, share the credit. That is leadership. There will be days when you'll feel the weight or burden of leadership. That's natural. But on those days, remember this, you are not alone. You stand on the shoulders of those who came before you and besides shipmates who will have your back in ways that will stay with you for the rest of your life. You are stepping into a future that will test you. But I believe. We believe, the American people believe you are ready. Ready to innovate. Ready to inspire. Ready to lead in a Navy and Marine Corps that is evolving, modernizing and building a more lethal, adaptable and resilient force. You are the future of that force. So take pride in what you've achieved. Take responsibility for what comes next. And take care of those you are privileged to lead. Your commission is more than a contract. It is a covenant with the American people. They trust you to defend this nation with honor, to wield power with restraint, and to lead with integrity, even when no one is watching. So, Class of 2025, step forward with confidence. But carry within you the humility of those who came before. From the decks of destroyers to the cockpits of strike aircraft, from forward operating bases to submarines beneath the sea. You'll be the tip of the spear and the steady hand behind it. In closing, know this. Your country is proud of you. Not Just for what you've done. For what. But for who you've chosen to. You are not just graduates, you are defenders of the Constitution, ambassadors of liberty, and the next generation of American leaders. May God bless you, your families and the United States of America. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce the 50th Vice President of the United States, the Honorable J.D.

Vann. Well, it is great to be with you here on this incredible day. And I gotta say, it's a pretty cool trick where when people say good morning, you guys say it back in unison. So let me say good morning to the class of 2025. I. I want to say, first of all, thank you all for having me. And thank you especially to Vice Admiral Davids and Captain Allman for your hospitality. Thank you as well, of course, to Secretary Phelan for that great speech, Admiral Kilby and General Smith for all that you do for our country. First off, I want to say both from me and from President Trump, congratulations to the class of 2020. I want to say congratulations not just to you all because you all have certainly earned a great honor, but congratulations to the families, the friends, the faculty, plus the other midshipmen and service members who join us on this beautiful morning and share in this incredible day. Now, it's always dangerous to give a politician a microphone, but I know that I am one of the very last things standing between you and your commission and your diploma. And so, out of respect, I just want you to know that this is only going to be a three and a half or four hour speech. I hope you all brought your sunscreen because it's bright out here. But today is such an incredible day for you. Tonight you'll celebrate in the finest tradition of the United States Naval Academy, with great food and of course, maybe a little drink. But I hope that as you celebrate, you remember that this is not just your day. As hard as you have worked for it, this day belongs to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, brothers, sisters and so many others. You, all of you are the product of an incredible legacy. People who worked hard to give you a good education, food on the table and a sense of possibility. People who took you to church, to practices, to tutoring sessions. People who prayed for you when you struggled and celebrated with you. At moments just like today, most of you are fortunate enough to have someone here to celebrate with you. Some of you don't. But whether they are here with you or not, the very best piece of advice I can give you is to begin your life in the fleet with a spirit of gratitude. Be thankful for all the people gathered here today and those who aren't, because they made you who you are and they got you to where you are today. And. And I hope you'll take from that gratitude a sense of duty. You owe it to the American people, to yourselves, but most of all to the people who sacrificed so hard to get you here. You owe it to them to do the best job you can. And I know that is exactly what you're going to do. Now, it's customary in speeches like this for people like me to offer words of congratulations and maybe a little bit of advice. Of course, I just did exactly that. But you're not just graduates of some random university about to embark on careers in the private sector. And I'm not just giving another political speech. I'm your vice president. And the minute you walk off this stage with your diploma and your commission, you will be officers in the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. And that is an incredible thing. You will be leaders of men and women in our armed forces. So while President Trump and I congratulate you on this incredible achievement, I also thought it would be appropriate to tell you a bit about how the President and I think of your mission in this new and very dangerous era for our country. Now, last week, the President took a very historic trip to the Middle east, meeting with heads of state in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Most of the headlines focused on the trillions of dollars of new investment the President secured for our country. And that's of course, an important thing. But I actually think the most significant part of that trip is that it signified the end of a decades approach in foreign policy that I think was a break from the precedent set by our founding fathers. We had a long experiment in our foreign policy that traded national defense and the maintenance of our alliances for nation building and meddling in foreign countries affairs, even when those foreign countries had very little to do with core American interests. What we're seeing from President Trump is a generational shift in policy with profound implications for the job that each and every one of you will be asked to do. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, our policymakers assumed that American primacy on the world stage was guaranteed. For a brief time, we were a superpower without any peer. Nor did we believe any foreign nation could possibly rise to compete with the United States of America. And so our leaders traded hard power for soft power. We stopped making things, everything from cars to computers to the weapons of war, like the ships that guard our waters and the weapons that you will use in the future. Why do we do that? Well, too many of us believed that economic integration would naturally lead to peace by making countries like the People's Republic of China more like the United States. Over time, we were told, the world would converge toward a uniform set, a bland section, secular, universal ideals, regardless of culture or country. And those that didn't want to converge? Well, our policymakers would make it their goal to force them by any means necessary. So instead of devoting our energies to responding to the rise of near peer competitors like China, our leaders pursued what they assumed would be easy jobs for the world's preeminent superpower. How hard could it be to build a few democracies in the Middle East? Almost impossibly hard, it turns out, and unbelievably costly. And it wasn't our politicians who bore the consequences of such a profound miscalculation. It was the American people to the tune of trillions of dollars. But more than anyone, it was borne by the people who were in your shoes just a few short years ago, by our service members and their families. The tens of thousands of war fighters who sacrificed prec. Time, energy, and in some cases, their very lives in the line of duty. They are the ones who bore the costs of past failure. Our leaders abandoned clearly stated strategic goals for lofty, often incoherent abstractions. This is how, for example, we wound up chasing a $230 million pier in Gaza that worked for a grand total of 20 days while injuring over 60American service members in the construction and maintenance of. Our government took its eye off the ball of great power competition and preparing to take on a peer adversary. And instead, we devoted ourselves to sprawling, amorphous tasks like searching for new terrorists to take out while building up faraway regimes. Now, I want to be clear. The Trump administration has reversed course. No more undefined missions, no more open ended conflicts. We're turning returning to a strategy grounded in realism and protecting our core national interests. Now, this doesn't mean that we ignore threats, but it means that we approach them with discipline and that when we send you to war, we do it with a very specific set of goals in mind. And consider how this played out in just the last major conflict we engaged in with the Houthis over in the Middle East. We went in with a clear diplomatic goal, not to enmesh our service members in a prolonged conflict with a non state actor, but to secure American freedom of navigation by forcing the Houthis to stop attacking American ships. And that's exactly what we did. We pursued that goal through overwhelming force against toothy military targets. In just the first 100 days of the administration, we were able to reach a ceasefire and a conflict that had been ongoing for nearly two years. That's how military power should be used. Decisively, with a clear objective. We ought to be cautious in deciding to throw a punch, but when we throw a punch, we throw a punch hard, and we do it decisively. And that's exactly what we may ask you to do. Now, that shift in thinking from ideological crusades to a principled foreign policy will help restore the credibility of American deterrence in 2025 and beyond. With the Trump administration, our adversaries now know when the United States sets a red line, it will be enforced. And when we engage, we do so with purpose, with superior force, with superior weapons, and with the best people anywh in the world. Let me say something about weapons and the future of warfare. It is, of course, a priority of this administration not just to keep, but to widen the technological edge between the United States military and our adversaries all over the world. In the wake of the Cold War, America enjoyed a mostly unchallenged command of the commons. Air, sea, space and cyberspace. But the area, the era of uncontested US Dominance is over. Today, we face serious threats in China, Russia, and other nations determined to beat us in every single domain, from spectrum to low Earth orbit to our supply chains. And even our communication infrastructure. Technology has lowered the cost of disruption. And so we must be all of us, not just smarter. We got to make sure that we, we send our troops to war. We do it with the right tools. We can, we can no longer assume our engagements will come without cost. That's why the Trump administration is investing in innovation, rewarding risk takers at the Department of Defense and streamlining weapons acquisition for the new century. Invest in cutting edge weaponry like hypersonics is important, but just as important are the low cost, high impact technologies that are already transforming the battlefield. Things like drones. And by the way, when we talk about innovation, innovation is not just happening in the laboratory of a defense contractor. Innovation increasingly is happening on the very battlefields that you will lead troops on, so that you, you, you are not just recipients of innovation. You're not just users of tool. You will very often be developing tools. In this new century, our lawmakers and military brass alike must learn to adjust to a world where cheap drones, readily available cruise missiles and cyber attacks cause extraordinary damage to our military assets and our service members. And it will be you, the graduates gathered here today, who will lead the way for the rest of us. Your service will bring new challenges, environments, including ones unfamiliar even to those who have served before you. You will deploy new equipment, new systems and new technology. And through those experiences, it is you who will learn, who will teach others, and will help our services and our entire country adapt to the future we're confronting.

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The extraordinary education you have received is an investment by the American. An investment not only in your courage, but in the strength of your minds and the promise of your leadership. Because your nation rests easier knowing that we have the most brilliant strategists and tacticians standing guard, men and women like you, brilliant enough to preempt and, if called, fight and win the wars of tomorrow. And as technological change continues to transform the battlefield, it only heightens the importance for this administration, for our whole country, on investing in our military's human capital. That's you, and the well being of our war fighters and your brilliance in your strategic innovation. Modern nation modernization isn't just about tactics and tools. It's about meeting the needs of our service members. For too long, we asked too much of too few past leaders center service members on mission after mission with no exit strategy, no end to end sight, and with little articulation for the American people or for the warfighters about what we were doing. When we extend the deployment of an aircraft carrier, that has real impact on people's lives and we're aware of it. They miss their families, of course. They miss their loved ones and their home life. They accept that sacrifice, and that's the job that you've taken on. But the job that we have taken on is to never misuse that sacrifice or never ask you to do something without a clear mission and a clear path home. The Trump administration recognizes that our most valuable resources, it's you, it's young people who are brave enough to put on the uniform and risk your life for this country. And we promise, I promise to cultivate that resource, to protect it, and to use it only when the national interest demands. And what makes your new life so unique is that you must take multiple perspectives. You will be junior officers, of course, answerable to commanders, captains, admirals, generals, and people like me. You will have to follow orders even when you don't want to. And if I can offer one piece of advice from a junior enlisted guy to a bunch of, of new officers, to say that when you say all due, with all due respect, that is not a get out of jail free card. I got chewed. These guys are laughing back here. I got chewed out more times than I can remember because I assumed that I could say whatever I wanted to so long as I said, with all due respect before it, that's not how it works out. You learn that the hard way. But importantly, you are not just following orders. More often than not, you will be giving them. And just as I see you as our most precious resource, so you must see the men and women who call you sir and ma' am as your most sacred charge. You will not just be. You will not just be another boss. You will counsel them through triumph and tragedy. You will learn that there is no clear line between personal and professional for officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. But I encourage you to see them not just as people who must follow your orders, but as leaders in their own right with incredible wisdom and incredible potential. Now, this is shocking to think about, but there are senior enlisted people who started their careers in the Navy or the Marine Corps before you were born who will call you sir and ma' am and follow your orders. Think about what an incredible honor that is, and think about what an incredible opportunity it is not just to lead these men and women, but also to learn from these men and women. And that is the task before you. You will lean on that experience, of course, but still, you're very often, more often than not, going to be the one in char. That is an honor, but it's a responsibility that ought to give you chills. You've made it now through one of the most demanding institutions in the entire world. You have earned your commissions and you stepped forward to serve at a moment when your country needs you now more than ever. But you're stepping into gigantic shoes, and it's worth taking stock of that as you prepare to receive your commission. Those of us who served know that graduates of the Naval Academy, they have a certain energy, a certain aura, a certain respect when they're out there in the fleet. Let me just give you an example. Today is your day, of course, and you should celebrate. But in three days, the president and I will lead the most solemn occasion in our nation, Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery. You'll learn, as I have, that when people say things like, happy Memorial Day, you appreciate the sentiment behind it, but you know that it's wrong. Because Memorial Day is not a happy day. And Memorial Day is not for those who served and came home. It is for those who served and didn't. Every Memorial Day, I think about A graduate of this institution, Major Megan McClung, she was an officer I served with. She was bright, tough, and incredibly dedicated to her job. She arrived in Iraq not long after me and was killed in action not long after that. She loved this institution and like so many that came before her, she built on its legacy in the way that she served her country. Now, there are so many stories of great service in this institution. I look at these signs on this stadium, Belleau Wood, Midway, Guadalcanal. These are battles I read about in history books or learned about when I was a United States Marine. If you just try to read a list of the people who served after graduating from this institution, the list is almost so long you can't get through it. Senior leaders, commandants of the Marine Corps, chiefs of Naval Operations, astronauts, great business leaders, and even a few lowly politicians have graduated from the United States Naval Academy. Their service is an incredible legacy that they have passed on to you. And you are the bridge that connects the incredible heritage of this institution to the future duties and responsibilities your country needs you to perform. That's an incredible honor, but it's also an incredible responsibility and I hope you take it seriously. People will look at you as graduates of the Naval Academy in a different way than they look at most of the people that you will meet every single day. They will look at you that way. Yes, because you've worked hard and yes, because you deserve this day. But they will also look at you differently because you stand on the shoulders of giants. And 20, 30 or 40 years from now, there are giants who are. There are people who are going to be standing on your shoulders. So please remember that. Please take it seriously. And please recognize that you become part of a brotherhood and sisterhood that will enable you to do great things, that will support you as you do them, but will ask you to give back as you should in return. You are the inheritors of a national tradition dating back 250 years. It began with John Paul Jones. And the founders of this country asked the United States Navy to take on the most powerful Navy on earth. And we won. Our first patriots knew the stakes. They did not seek out war. They did everything they could to advocate, advocate and petition for their own liberties. But when the time came, they raised a military, they raised a Navy, and they fought like hell. Their examples lives on in all of you. In their courage, we see the roots of your calling. To be strong, but not reckless. To seek peace, but never at the expense of liberty. To hold firm to your convictions even when the Cost is high. I want to say to all of you, I've been Vice President for all of about 120 days. And this summer I will celebrate my 41st birthday. But I have never in those 41 years, been so proud as I am today to honor you, to celebrate you and to congratulate you on a job well done. Sure, some of you share my politics and some of you don't. But I know today I speak for a grateful nation when I say we are rooting for you, Naval academy class of 25. We are proud of you and we depend on you. Congratulations. Godspeed and do great work.

Thank you, sir. We will now confer the degrees. The Academic Academic Dean and Provost of the United States Naval Academy, Dr. Samara Elfire.

Successfully completing the requirements and demands of a Naval Academy education is no small feat. From I day to today, it's a steady dose of challenges ranging from academic to athletic to leadership and character development. I have no doubt that each of you has been challenged, perhaps in ways you never thought you would, or to level that you never thought you could achieve. But you rose to that challenge. And we congratulate each of you for doing so. To the families and friends of these soon to be Naval Academy graduates and officers, these soon to be ensigns and second lieutenants, and to the faculty and staff here today as well, I would like to thank you and congratulate you. The rare graduate is the one who never needed the support of family, friends and mentors. These graduates, like the tens of thousands, thousands before them, have depended on your support and encouragement. And you were there for them when they needed it the most. I know you are proud of their success, and we are most grateful to you for your role in that success. Candidates, please rise. Admiral David on behalf of the faculty of the United States Naval Academy, I present these candidates for the baccalaureate degree and recommend that this degree be conferred upon them.

As you have successfully completed your course of study at the United States Naval Academy and have been recommended by the academic board as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Congress of the United States, I confer upon each of you the baccalaureate degree with all rights and privileges thereunto pertaining.

All right. Please be seated. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Eric Smith, United States Marine Corps, will administer the oath of office to those being commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. General Smith, I present 257 midshipmen of the graduating class of 2025 to be commissioned into the Marine cor.

Well Good morning. Yeah, it sounds about right. Congratulations on this milestone achievement and thank you for making the decision to serve. Today you take your place in the ranks of Marine officers a role of immense trust, responsibility and consequence. You're joining a Corps forged in battle, defined by discipline and bound by an unshakable commitment to mission and to each other. This is not the end of a book. This is the beginning of a whole new chapter. From this day forward, you are accountable for the lives, welfare and success of the Marines you will lead. We don't lose for United States Marines. Your Marines won't follow you because of your rank. They'll follow you because of your example, your judgment and your character. You're inheriting a legacy built by those who led with courage at Belleau Wood, ingenuity at Inchon and resolve in Ramadi. The legacy is now yours to carry, to protect and to pass on to the next generation of Marines. The oath you're about to take is a pledge to defend the Constitution, to uphold our values and to lead with honor at all times. It binds you to something greater than yourself, to the nation, the Corps and the Marines who will look to you for strength when it matters most, when the chips are down. You are not entering the unknown. You're stepping into a tradition of excellence guided by those who came before you and supported by those who now stand beside you. The path ahead will be the most demanding period of your life. It will also be the most rewarding work you'll ever do. We're proud to welcome you into the Marine Corps as officers. The nation expects much from you. And we know that you're ready, graduates to be commissioned in the United States Marine Corps. Rise. Raise your right hands. Having been appointed a second lieutenant of the United States Marine Corps to rank from 23rd May, 2025, I'll ask you this. Do you hereby accept such appointment and do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That you will be true faith and allegiance to the same. That you take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. And that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you were about to enter, so help you God? Second lieutenants, take your seats.

Get him, Adley. All right, for the rest of you, the acting Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jim Kilby, United States Navy, will administer the oath of office to those being commissioned into the United States Navy. Admiral Kililby, I present 764 midshipmen of the graduating class to be commissioned into the Navy.

Well, good morning Vice President Vance, Secretary Phelan, General Smith, Vice Admiral Davids, Parents, family and friends of the class of 2025. It's an honor to be here with you today. I want to echo those before me in taking a moment to recognize all of the families and friends present. Each of you had a profound impact on the men and women in front of me. Instilling in them the will and courage to serve something greater than themselves. A decision that sets them apart from their peers. Thank you for your continued Support. Class of 2025, congratulations on joining the world's premier maritime Fighting for. For 250 years, the United States Navy has provided our nation with the sea power and sea control needed to preserve our security, prosperity and economic wealth. This year has been no different. Just take a look at our actions in the Indo Pacific, in the Red Sea and at the southern border. Soon you will take your place in this Navy delivering lethality and combat credibility against against our nation's adversaries. I can think of no better time to join our fleet. And I can think of no better group of officers to meet this opportunity. Class of 2025, don't underestimate the significance of today. 39 years and two days ago, I was sitting right where you are here in the Navy and Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. And in just a moments you will raise your right hand and swear an oath to the Constitution. You will be joining millions of Americans throughout our nation's rich history who have taken the same oath to support, protect and defend. I am counting on you to uphold these same ideals that your predecessors fought for. To uphold our Navy's legacy. To honor courage and commitment. As I close, let me leave you with a few thoughts. First, service is a gift. It's a gift to our nation and a gift that I know you've learned to appreciate. Wear your uniform with pride. Uphold the same standards of excellence that got you here today. And don't forget that you are serving something greater than yourself. Second, try your victory.

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Whether you serve for five years or 40 years, with great effort, you will learn much about yourself. Continue to improve on the things you are happy with and double down on those areas where you fall short. Your futures don't. Your future bosses don't expect perfection, but they do expect effort. And finally, I recommend a routine check in with your family. They love you and will always be a source of strength and support as you navigate your service. Soon to be ensigns. I am proud to serve alongside you I am proud to call you shipmates. And I can't wait to see what you will do in the fleet. Thank you for choosing to serve our nation in uniform. And thank you for committing yourselves to the world's greatest navy. You absolutely made the right choice. Congratulations and Bravo Zulu on a job well done. Graduates to be commissioned in the United States Navy. Please rise. Please raise your right hand. Having been appointed and ensign in the United States Navy to the rank from 23rd May, 2025, do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That you take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of EVAs. That you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you are about to enter, so help you God. Ensigns, seats.

Ladies and gentlemen, today we will graduate 1048 men and women who have met the many challenges of four years at the Naval Academy. In addition to those you just saw commissioned into the Navy and Marine Corps, the class of 2025 also includes graduates from 11 nations around the world. At this time. At this time, we invite these international graduating midshipmen to stand when their name is called, along with members of their national delegation who are in attendance. Today, these graduates, whose national flags are flying above the memorial arches at the north end of the stadium, will return to their countries and serve with distinction in their armed forces or other government service. From the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ziaed Al Gandhi. From the Republic of Fiji, Ratu Malabua. From the Republic of Indonesia, Juandito Charjillo Nugrojo. From the Republic of Indonesia, Febiarta Suryana. From the Kingdom of Jordan, Tarek Elazema. From the Republic of Maldives, Hassan Nishaf. From the Republic of Peru, Luigi Capperini. From the Republic of the Philippines, Michelle and Angelou Deleon Matt. From the republic of the philippines, jonahel monreal. From the democratic socialist republic of sri lanka, isuru ekanyaka. From taiwan, zhen yi chou. From the kingdom of thailand, punra PI ki. From the republic of tunisia, muhi ben meftah. From the republic of tunisia, mohamed jerby. Thank you.

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Today's graduates join the more than 90,000 men and women who have graduated from the Naval Academy Academy since its founding in 1845. As part of our graduation ceremony today, members of the Naval Academy class that preceded this year's graduates by 50 years will honor this continuing chain of Naval Academy graduates by presenting engraved ensign or second lieutenant uniform devices to the class of 2025. Several members of the class of 1975 are listed in your program and are here today to participate in this special recogn of Naval Academy graduates contributions across the decades. Please join me in recognizing and applauding these distinguished graduates. Finally, before we begin introductions of individual graduates, I should remind you of an important Naval Academy tradition. The parents and friends of each graduate are invited to stand when that graduate's name is called, and that way we can recognize your contribution to the achievement of these fine young men and women. The Vice President will now present diplomas to those individuals graduating with distinction. Those members of the class of 2025 graduating with distinction, please ris.

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Owen m. O' malley stands first in the class. Anderze j. Koreleczky tenley w. Radack sean d. O', boyle matt t. Marinkovich brody a. Todd, michael c. Mcgee, sebastian g. Sherry ethan s. Purdue.

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Victoria j. Decarlo, nathan a. Broomfield zachary z. Pegg, harrison a. Kaplan, emma e. Fromelt, connor w. Pettigrew reese m. Winter, aiden l.

Plain.

Jaco l. Price, jillian r. Onke ryan j. Raimondi justin t. Lau, lucas g. Spyro, molly m. Tressler joshua b. Herbert, noel j. Povy vishal r. Mandava, noel m. Davente cooper a. Walsh, richard.

A. Carter iii.

Sophia t. Utzinger grace ann peterson troy j. Bolland, nicholas constantine spears gavin milligan daniel j. Mullen jackson w. Sutteth, jr. Samuel mark england john f. Jeuness lucas j. Schreiber dalton m. Keglovitz katie t. Stigler, emma c. Kirby, jonathan c. Howitt, nathaniel s. Gunn, olivia j. Love, sebastian j. Gordillo, jonathan r. Sower hava serafinsky ama e. Stott conrad p. Davis, luke w. Sweeney, ste.

J. Louvers.

Lauren m. Lecholt, ivan p. Thomas marshall j. Hansen, gabriel b. Spencer, thomas owen pitchford angalao toby jeffrey davis ii demetrius s. Bush owen m. Barron, alexander m. Grande, sean a. Patty amelia e. Steinbacher kyle t. O', doi benjamin a. Miller, kevin a. Lamb tanner aloysius.

Kelly.

Micah jacob verana rica fronte gabriel euclides wen andrew w. Fichtel, samuel j. Beatty, matthew brian coleman walker h. French.

Morgan noel eater.

Matthew d. Mclelland, maris e. Larkins, gabriel v. Abreu, sean d.

Lloyd.

William j. Sanchez landon m. Buford, daniel r. Barber, sean d. Miller.

John.

K. Jabbour alexander a. Asadikani benjamin m. Ballmer riley b. Reeves, andreas e. Hooscher elizabeth a. Jen drisik ronald w. Miller, jenna diana m. Barge freed, wyatt j.

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Silas p. Costo, alston j. Mccaslin, the seventh jacob w. Dubberly, abigail a. Lutz, leo p. Wag, nathan w. Sherry, jr. Duncan j. Ailes, timothy d. Wright, ethan j. Tolentino, hannah l. Lakeford, matthew j. Lee, abigail p. Parker, alex m. Trayn. The Vice President, the Secretary of the Navy, the Acting Chief of Naval Operations, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Superintendent and the Commandant of Midshipmen will now present diplomas to members of the graduating class individually by company. Odd numbered companies will receive their diplomas from my left and even numbered companies from my right.

From the first company, sanju now bas.

From the second company, carl gabriel f. Adriano, joshua j. Colfer, maya e. Barcelo, benjamin w. Countess robert l. Benson.

Anna.

B. Drinker, noah e. Blohm, brayden w. Volkersma, jessica m. Carruthers.

Daniel c. Freire.

Elizabeth j. Cermak, luke f. Kasper, gavin j. Choi, piper m. Geisler, luke v. Dixon, amber c. Hodges, nathan y.

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William g. Hosinger, creden g. Fier, julia r. Horton, wyatt w. Gleed, shankar s. Jambu notan devin k. Gordon, tyler s. Casawaggi, anthony w. Harrington, jude m. Crick, haley n. Hoffman, joseph s. Lee brock c. Houston, adley louisian, michael g. Caliphutt, grace e. Lout, emmett c. Kirby, lily e. Lutz, natalie h. C.r. kramer, ryan l. Mclean, michael d. McDonald, maxwell j. Mondo, lucas s. Merritt, grace c. Oliver, andres d. Ruiz, caleb w. Shaday, joshua x. Silva, xavier b. Sirdof, thomas r. Sneed, kevin k. Sung campbell t. Spates, luke z. Demon, christopher j. Stumpf, addison e. Wilbur, joy d. Texera, ursula c. Wise, kyler d. Vi.

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The third company, grace j. Bean, eleanor.

G. Veazy, thomas t. Bowie, ryan wobba, chloe m. Claussen, rebecca v. Wiley, randall.

S. Swiner.

From the fourth company, william carter ash, joseph w. Deegan, cameron j. August, isabella svadulin, jack h. Began, margaret c. Geiger, charlotte f. Blish, samuel t. Graham, ethan a. Borsch, william g. Gravett, stelios e. Boyaki, wesley s. Kim, charlotte c. Brailsford, roman j. Larocco, luigi g. Caberini, kyla r. Manning, john m. Crotty, ian j. Mccollum, iolua katitan idada cyrus s. Mcleod, dylan s. Dixon, ross l. Moore, gavin c. Gregoric, joshua l. Moran, paulina I. Hollis, jack t. Norton, chris te. Johnson, james a. Rooney, lane n. Landas, julian j. Trilling, caress s. Mack, justin k. Werner, megan v. Marengo tyler k. Woodworth, keanu d. Mark.

From the fifth company, mason y.

Banks, charles k. Miller, grace e. May bloke byron e. Rhodes, peter j. Carino, jolieste j. Romero, luke j. Dever, anuj r. Athena t. Din kaden m. Smith, linea c. Forsberg, amelia r. Snyder, maria a. Graphov, ian c. Stewart, alan humm, michelle r. Sweatzel, luke hess, jonathan t. Swift, bobby d. Rebecca j. Van vliet major b. Kent, michael c. Whelan, frank min giu kim jaden e. Young, nicholas d. Madonna from the six company, george k. All liam g. Mcinerney, josephine t. Bauer, luke t. Nestor, hayden r. Belcher, brandon d. Pelletier, joseph p. Chase, william a. Robinson zenny choir william m. Schlepper, keelan m. Daly, benjamin g. Snyder, joshua d. Dowdy, jocelyn k. Shog, joshua a. Escovero, cameron d. Smith, delaney k. Feeney, christian k. Yoon, luke e. Garner from the seventh company, everett c. Andrew, jeremiah a. Gilbert, daniel alexander angelou alexandra g. Huntzimer, luke g. Arts, joseph l. Hurt, sean air, barry use, peyton a. Jankowski, evan s. Broderick, alexandra a. Kwasniewski, martell l. Carruthers, johanna k. Lim, alex m. Conway, david lynn connor w. Delahunt, porter j. Markel, pierre louise g. Deto, davina d. Mather, yvonne y. Foo, emily f. Mezzanizi, connor p. Gerard, nicholas a. Munoz, jenna h. Han, colin m. Ramos, julia l. Rickey, carson t. Shane, anthony t. Kuvec, tyler s. Sickler, nico t. Laurel, emiliano torres valencia jonathan lee, caleb m. Walker, tara n. Mahoney, jason r. Whitaker, troy m. Myers, patrick m.j. wilson, justin n. Reed from the 8th company, clarice joy b. Absalon, riley a. Rose, alyssa e. Bias aurora raquel sandoval tatiana c. Bovarnik, jacob f. Chapman, charles r. Francis cony lana bay schmidt jacob w. Frick, emma ann single liliana d. Gemma abdon, augusto de jesus viva dejadas kayla e. Gibbons, katherine a. Weaverling, santiago grizales, arboleta darby e. Whalen, xavier m.

James from the 9th company, george w.

Bocato jr. Dahlia m. Kilgore, samantha l. Bollinger, david h. Kreidler titan a.

Case.

Herbert e. Le lacey iii blakely j. Creamer, william r. Lane iii miliano crespo perez jennifer t. Luong, zachary j. Cudney, thomas I. Mcnu the fifth alyssa j. Daly, zachary j. Heath r. Edinger, elizabeth l. Rainier, mitchell b. Fisher, nazir w. Rogers, benjamin a. Grebe, myla j. Romero, haley r. Harris, mackenzie r. Rouge, aiden j. Hogan, gil a. Sahagan iii, andrew r. Jones, jacob a. Swanner, benjamin p. Keenan, alexander r. Trinidad, eric mason, lindsay jr. Jaden t. Washington, arne air. Nicastro from the 10th company, james p. Arnold, joseph eser, jaden g. Browning, nathaniel j. Pooby, jr. Andrew k. Bowie jordan, leo de jesus quiles, trevor w. Burgess, charles e. Rulington, jessica a. Servant, ryan m. Schleicher, matthew s. Cho, parvathy shankar, tyler e. Cox, karina m. Skidmore, miles d. Evans, james c. Stubbers, tyron l. Francis jr james henry thomas iii, john b. Griegel, benjamin r. 20 hannah n. Han, kim, creighton j. Ward, guy alexander, jacob sunny j. Watkins, joshua a. Conderhont from the 11th company leanne p. Beckman, mil r. Lambert, aiden j. Bear, emma g. Martenson, dayton e. Bottom, ramon mendoza, evan a. Brown, zoe m. Moore, gavin m. Buchanan, joseph j. Moraja, noah m. Chave, sarah a. Owens, jackson r. Burch, maxwell t. Pastel, sebastian a. Gordon, alexa n. Riddle, amin k. Hassan, thomas a. Scully, lauren I. Ladner, bowen s. Shuttleworth, miabella martinez, nathan c. Smith, hannah l. Mccarthy, tyler j. Sweat, rachu o. Malibua and b.d.b. williams, jr. Jameson mazo meyer from the 12th company Apollo steve buram, connor m. Munson, william l. Camp trenton x. Parker, tyler t. Casey, joseph a. Peyton, naomi chow, liam a. Pahemis, christopher r. Corner, carson r. Ranu, julia m. Davidson, nicole j. Rosenfeld, kavon r. Davis, caroline c.

Thirlby.

Isaru kalana b. Engyaka, mariella g. Bararia, paulina I. Finn, brayden p. Walker, kenneth j. Johnson, ryan t. Zhang, jonathan.

S. Kim from the 13th company, shaquille.

A. Aranas, vincent s. Kim, owen j. Beastie, charles m. Creole, simon e. Berger, landon c. Crewer, payne t. Carr, vera e. Martinez, russell s. Clark, may e. Mcconkey, anthony j. D', angelo, derice salt, morton, ethan a. De la garza, benny j. Nolan, emma e. Driscoll, sean t. Ostroski, brett p. Demay, brandon t. Prous, caroline a. Eggert, augustus l. Reed, ethan m. Gamble, william l. Swent, isaac w. Grayling, emmanuel savares, grace c. Huber, emily arbella, owen e. Huntington, alexander c. Vester, maya l. Kessner, henry s. Williams, luke s. Kim, quentin j. Wright, peter j. Lee from the 14th company, sebastian r. Allen, thomas q. Mcbride, mahara lika x. Archuleta, william l. Mccrate, j.d. bankston, renee m. Murphy, javon m. Bhutan, alyssa j. Parando, lauren e. Bryant.

Michael.

A. Ponenchi, matthew f. Crotty, emma g. Rachindel, martha g. Fields, margaret k. Shuler daba k. Fafana, antony d. Swanner, isaac s. Fraley, ryan d. Swanson amanda g. Graziano from the 15th company, charlotte m. Uruguay christopher r. Jones ii keegan s. Conwell, daniel t. Lafar, william a. Champagne, elizabeth j. Lee, brianna l. Giname, alexander lou jada d. Cortez, james e. Lyon, zane g. Day, alexander s. Mamula, abigail c. Greenhalt, liam m. Mccarthy, sarah beth e. Joyner, slade a. Merck, victoria h. Leeson, elizabeth d. Meyer finbar o. Linden, joshua j. Milburn, griffin r. Martinez finian c. Prescott, stephanie tim milvain reed e. Romo, luke j. Morley, andres mccann, santana pacheco william m. William win daniel y. Shin, aiden t. Patel, lauren e. Steinberg zachary a. Palavando from the 16th company nolan r. Barber logan d. Point, lindsay lindsey e. Baishaw, Nicholas c. Barronio, timothy j. Rao, hanson chang waswa e. Robbins, thomas p. Christie iii frederick e. Rushton, henry c. Fry, nicholas j. Summers, bradley j. Glass, shane r. Cypher, ariana j. Gomez, james b. Tadlock, jacques x. Guyome, daniel.

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Michael r. Heller, amanda r. Zanetti, liam m. Henderson, nicholas a. Zolavec, justice e. Hood from the 17th company colin s. Andrews, joseph w. Capsicavic, katerina a. Chelius, catherine v. Kelly tirza d. Daniel, caleb r. Katrakis, dayton l. Dalvisio, gabriella m. Kroll, connor p. Farrell, austin l. Lockhart, nicholas p. Gibbons, martin n. Lopez, elijah james hagen, john s. Lundy, aiden j. Hammond, rudy radon m. Obina, justin c. Holly, charles j. O. Wilson grant j. Who sarah m. Rosenberg alexander p. Howard, catherine t. Shaughnessy, thomas t. Johnson blakeman r. Shaw, jacob y. Kim jackson w. Is simmons, emily rose s. Kosanovich, manuel a. Smith, matthew g. K. Jerry a. Yellow neck jr. Lola m. Leone from the 18th company, jadiel I. Arana, ernst f. McDonald ii zachary t. Barnum, john m. Mcnicholas, joshua m. Clark, megan m. Murphy, addison parker e. Davis, gavin c. Nielsen, james m. De jong, brandon m. Horton sylvia r. Eklund, william c. Peters, axel w. Fisher, isabella g. Romasco, hunter m. Gauley, brent l. Sel, charlotte v. Hall, seth v. Town, albert kendall r. Heber, hannah b. Wade, alexander b. Hoot, john h. Walsh, james w. Joel iii edmund w. Yip, thomas m. Christine.

From the 19th company johan corky.

Jonathan n. Linville, abigail j. Artman, ryan l. Lowe, sophia I. The gillad tyler t. Mcgee, andrew m.

Kyrie lassen grace e. Martin quaden v.

Cofer, marcel k. Perizal, the second jackson s. Davis, myla m. Reardon.

William j. Detmer george j. Ruiz, liam p. Golden.

Jared a. Shawn riley c. Haugen, nathan m. Stevens, moises hernandez, nathan g. Sukina.

Ava f. Huber.

Cameron a. Summers, brooks.

J. Kirchen, william f. Walsh, alexander d. Kirkland, joshua j.

Ward, jaden x. Leonard, robert I. Ziman.

Mitchell s. Lewis from the 20th company brianna l. Baker, lindsey m. Linville, seth w. Baylor, logan e. Luick, anna g. Charrian, miguel a. Matute, danielle g. Belinda b. Nesset, grant d. Glasgow, eric m. Nordquist, william s. Goldsberry, emily k. Tannenbaum, kellen argovede peralta luke a. Terrell, caleb l. Gross, richard p. Varier iv jenna rain hernandez, noah b. Ward, enoch j. Kim frog from the 21st company james r. Adams, keanu r. Manuel, micah h. Evans, michael b. Marconi, natanis t. Gaver, sarah c. Moore, ellen oha. Charlotte a. Hill, donald of hovans, michael kalalau, payton m. Pontiff, christian c. Cure, lane m. Rivera, daniel michael s. Kim, christopher e. Robertson, joshua j. Kim, jordan l. Sanders, joseph r. Libby, addison g. Schofield, cody s. Little, carson j. Slo, dominic j. Madigan murphy m. Smith, peter t. Mitchell, febiarta sariana mackenzie b. Moore from the 22nd company yvette ayala, tristram r1 moore jr. Charles e. Brady, sydney a. Bowery, angelino y. Chang, vanessa e. Munoz, benjamin c. Davik, doris c. Nelson, jack t. Finnegan, austin d. Payne, colby k. Gross, caitlin capillo, pepin anthony j. Ha ryan j. Rajapakshaw, sean e. Harris, andrew l. Rugg, jeremy r. Heaton, maurice paolo b. Sallyon bennett j. Huffman, alex d. Sanchez, cecilia b. Ilep, jackson p. Schuldes, yoon sa jun, sophia m. Stalker, cruz c. Kaufman, william b. Webb, elizabeth a. Ken kelly, abigail h. Yoes, brandon j. Kuhn w. Forest york rodrigo milan from the 23rd company brown h. Bedard, jadara monreal, joseph b. Camuso cole Ms. Phillips kaden r. Kerry, joshua d. Potts, darius d. Dix, joheem a. Scott, james p. Flanagan, jr. Alexis n. Smith, madison n. Gamble, bennett m. Stenberg m. Andrew h. Hare turner b. Step, david p. Hill, victoria a. Trevino connell t. Hospitales, jordan r. Urrea, jillian b. Hu connor j. Walcott, karen camden c. Johnson, john luke warner abigail m. Kim from the 24th comedy kylie ebadard thomas f. Maldonado, joseph p. Bell, joshua a. Mcgill, muhi ben meftah v. Lainey w. Mchugh, connor m. Cranfield, caroline m. Meadows, leonard cummings iii, dennis j. Moynihan iii, john g. Freeman, ryan m. O', day, brianna and g. Gibson, riley j. Reman, thomas l. Goldenberg, robert m. Thompson, noah j. Harding, mabel e. Uroutia, daeshon l. Horton peel margaret d. Ward, lillian s. S. Wong, solomon a. Waldosalassi, thomas f. Inman, caroline e. Ziggler, jeremiah s. Kim, anthony m. Zumbar, nathan s. Lee from the 25th company daniel hamer, julembar amige, isaac e. Abbott, john l. Mendish, owen s. Archer, david amandoza, thomas d. Chase, jr. Isabel tinavolio, riley w. Claute, Saint peter c. Deyoung, copeland t. Now, cameron r. Delaney, blake a. Simmons, kaylee e. Dion, emily k. Spencer, marley s. Duncan, pedro e.l. suarez solar iii.

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All right, you guys ready? Hey, let's see if Herb can do this right today. Ensign Herb Lacy, the class president of 2020.

Good afternoon. Vice President Vance, Secretary Phelan, General Smith, Admiral Kilby, Vice Admiral Davids, distinguished guests, family, friends, faculty, staff and members of our link in the chain, Commander Chikanovich and the class of 1975.

On behalf of.

On behalf of the great class of 2025, I thank you all for sharing this momentous occasion with us. Thank you all for your service and how you have and will continue to impact us as we start our military careers. Vice President Vance, Sir. If you would please join me on the podium. Sir. Thank you for taking the time to be here with us today. We appreciate all the words you've shared with us. Your insights, not only as Vice President, but as a Marine, are significant, so we will keep them in our minds as we enter the fleet. On behalf of the class of 2025, I would like to present you with this gift. Thank you, sir. I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well. Former President Teddy Roosevelt. Living our lives well is something that we always hear about here at the Academy. Earlier this semester, my class was given the opportunity to vote on who would be our honorary graduates. These three individuals have either made great contributions to our class, the Brigade, or our country. They have set an example of what living our lives well can entail, no matter what our journey is. I would now like to take the time to recognize our honorary graduates. Our first honorary graduate is Mr. Pierre Duvernay. Mr. Duvernay serves the brigade every day as our. Mr. DuVernay serves the Brigade every day as our fueling station manager. The fueling station is where midshipmen can supplement their diets outside of normal meal times with snacks, protein shakes, and other items that can't be found in King Hall. Upon arriving, you will always see Mr. DuVernay, and when you do, he'll be smiling every day he chooses to positively interact with countless midship. Without his tireless work, we would not have the extra sustenance and energy we love so much. His example not only shows us to take pride in what we do every single day, but also shows how small acts of kindness can positively impact those around you. Our second honorary graduate is Major Jeff Ball, a Purple Heart recipient who embodies our core value of courage. Major Ball was company commander of Ghost Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, and was directly involved in the Kabul airport evacuation. His unit played a key role in the evacuation of over 124,000 Afghanis and Americans. He arrived at the Academy in June 2023, and since then has served as a leadership instructor, a staff platoon commander at Leatherneck in the summer, and as a keynote speaker for our character seminar this spring. In two short years, he has greatly impacted our class and the Brigade by sharing his story with us and providing an example of what we aspire to be as officers. Thank you, sir. Our third honor graduate is Ms. Sondra Duplantis, and Her dog, Ziggy. Our class first met Ms. Duplantis and Ziggy during Plebe Summer on a tour of the Naval Academy Museum. In addition to enjoying time away from our detailers, Ms. Duplantis and Ziggy at that moment provided a key morale boost to a rather monotonous and humid summer. She and Ziggy can often be seen around the yard during exam periods, plays, and important events that we have shared together as a class.

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Her impact goes far beyond the extensive work she does for the museum, and we are so grateful to have her here. Honorary graduates, would you please stand to be recognized? We'd like to present you each with a token of our appreciation. Unfortunately, Mr. DuVernay could not be with us, but we appreciate him nonetheless, regardless. If you look to your left, look to your right. So once again, please join me in welcoming and congratulating our three honorary graduates to the great class of 2025. I would also like to thank everyone in this stadium for supporting us throughout our 47 month journey. No one makes it through life alone and without you all. This moment would not be possible for us. To the active duty. Thank you for supporting and mentoring us throughout our time here. You have provided an excellent example to the professors and educators. Thank you for all the time spent on ensuring we graduated. I speak for many of us when I say the extra instruction was key in our success in making it to graduation. To our link in the chain, the class of 1975. Thank you for being with us every step of the way on our USNA journey. From the time you met us during Pleap Summer, to Bonds of Gold, our commitment, dinner, ring, dance or service assignment, you all have shown your unwavering support for our class. We appreciate the effort you have taken to develop us. From midshipmen, to officers in the world's finest military, to the class of 2027. To the classes of 2027 and 2028. Please take the time to enjoy the rest of your time here. I promise it goes faster than you think. Your time in the sun for leadership will come. You don't have to get ready. If you stay, stay ready to 2026. You have the reins now. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Said, power without love is reckless and abusive. I'd like to think my class did a good job of taking care of you. So ensure you take care of the underclass and take care of each other. Remember, leadership can be fun. But now peer leadership will be a new challenge for you all to develop as the leaders you want to. And now here's my favorite part. To 25 our great class. I know your families are waiting on me to finish, so I'll try to stick to my three Bs. Be bold, be brief, and most importantly, be gone. When I think about us, I think of two quotes. One, our class motto, Moir invictus, meaning death before defeat, and two, a quote from former president Franklin Roosevelt. It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something from plebe summer where we were told every challenge is an opportunity and we were to rise to it, to sitting in our seats now as future Naval Academy alumnus, we were dealt an interesting hand of cards. Our leadership didn't want our excuses. They told us to perform regardless. And that we did. From being in companies that faced a new culture due to rearranging the upper class in the brigade, to very temporary in person PCAs to the 36 company shift with more billets than people to fill them and so many more challenges we could think of. You name it. The academy tested us and we have risen to those challenges. The goal of these four years by the bay is to challenge us in any way possible. In these last four years, I think they did a good job of that. Through those challenges though, we've had a good time or two. Whether it was laughing at the small jokes we made as plebes over plebe summer, attending our infamous plebe party, being the first class to do severance shellback as youngsters, our ring dance, or many Long Island Thursdays as firsties through through four years, we've made the most of every opportunity to spend time together. So as we commission and life presents us with more of these inevitable challenges of us. Two things. One, to keep each other close and always support each other. Because simply put, who's going to take better care of us than us? And lastly, to remember Lieutenant Brendan Looney's quote, be strong, be accountable, never complain. These words from Lt. Brendan Looney are what are expected of us as we continue on. To try despite not knowing how to proceed, is the life we're called to live as officers. One of our classmates is leading by example. Already one of our own, Riley Clautis, faced an injury over our last winter break, leaving him unable to walk. Despite facing the unthinkable, he continues to have a positive attitude and never complains. I use Riley as an example, but each of us has a story and a challenge that we have overcome to make it to this point. Many things in this life we cannot control, but we can always control how we respond. The sum of your character is not how many times you fall down, but how many times you're willing to get up and try again. They say we're the best and brightest, so 25, let's prove them right. Because we already let it be known from the beginning, defeat was never an option. I'm excited for our bright future, and it's been an honor being your classmate. And I think Kendrick Lamar said this best because they not like us. Thank you all. God bless. Pres.

Out.

Ladies and gentlemen, as we come to the end of our ceremony today, please rise for the singing of Navy blue and gold.

Sam.

Please be seated one last time.

All right.

From the class of 2026, their class president, Midshipman Brian Ceballos.

Members of the classes of 2026, 2027 and 2020, I propose three cheers for those about to leave us. Please be seated. Class of 2025, please rise. I propose three cheers for those we leave behind.

Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip.

Sam. Sators in the stands are request to.

Refrain from entering onto the stadium until the official party has a chance to exit the stage and the vice president motorcade has departed. Thank you.

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