Graduation 2025

June 6, 2025

Photos by Grant Pauli Photography

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen during a commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan meets with Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent, and Capt. Walter Allman III, U.S. Naval Academy Commandant of Midshipmen, prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Vice President JD Vance meets with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith, and Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen during a commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen during a commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan meets with Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent, and Capt. Walter Allman III, U.S. Naval Academy Commandant of Midshipmen, prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby addresses the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 during their commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen and were addressed byVice PResident JD Vance. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

Graduation 2025

June 6, 2025

Photos by Grant Pauli Photography

Graduation 2025 on OCHS Pioneers website.

Be sure and checkout the school website at OCHSPioneers.org.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) 2025 Class President Ensign Herb Lacy of Bowie, Maryland, presents the Vice President JD Vance with a token gift on behalf of the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 during the graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony where the Secretary of Defense delivered the graduation address as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Vice President JD Vance meets with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith, and Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen during a commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 midshipmen stand and take the oath of office to become Navy ensigns during their graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen and were addressed by Vice President JD Vance. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Vice President JD Vance meets with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith, and Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen during a commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) U.S. Naval Academy Provost Dr. Samara L. Firebaugh at the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduation. The Naval Academy graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Vice President JD Vance delivers the graduation address as the guest speaker during the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) U.S. Naval Academy’s 65th Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids addresses the class of 2025 during their commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony where Vice President JD Vance delivered the graduation address as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduate and commission as ensigns in the U.S. Navy or second lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen and were addressed by Vice President JD Vance. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

Graduation 2025

June 6, 2025

Photos by Grant Pauli Photography

Graduation 2025 on OCHS Pioneers website.

Be sure and checkout the school website at OCHSPioneers.org.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Naval Academy 65th Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan sing the school’s alma mater, “Navy Blue and Gold,” near the conclusion of the graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The class of 2025 graduated 1,049 midshipmen and were addressed by Vice President JD Vance. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) Vice President JD Vance delivers the graduation address as the guest speaker during the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

Graduation 2025

June 6, 2025

Photos by Grant Pauli Photography

Graduation 2025 on OCHS Pioneers website.

Be sure and checkout the school website at OCHSPioneers.org.

Graduation 2025

June 6, 2025

Photo Credit: Kathy Ebenal

Graduation 2025 on OCHS Pioneers website.

Be sure and checkout the school website at OCHSPioneers.org.