ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Tribune News Service) — The U.S. Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week, which concludes with graduation on Friday, is full of traditions, some borne by the 179-year-old institution, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here's that traditional hat toss for the 2024 U.S. Naval Academy's graduation and commissioning ceremony. Joe Burrow weighs in on ...

Newly commissioned ensigns in the Navy congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas. The U.S. Naval Academy held its Class of 2025 Graduation and Commissioning ceremony Friday at Navy-Marine ...

A photographer opens his portfolio to tell the stories behind each image. John Meore has been a Journal News/lohud staff photographer for 12 years. Here's his selection of images from his portfolio ...

The 'hat toss', the traditional ending to graduation and commissioning ceremonies at all service academies. What is the significance of the custom of tossing one's hat? The 'hat toss', the traditional ...

For some Air Force Academy cadets, the day held more than a diploma. For graduates Cole Crisp and Trisha King it was also their wedding day. Military rules forbid cadets from marrying or starting ...