Midshipmen attend graduation and a commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May 22, 2026. The Naval Academy had 1,059 graduates.

The Blue Angels perform a flyover during graduation and a commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May 22, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao speaks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine delivers the commencement address at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Midshipmen line up to begin the ceremony. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

The Naval Academy has a total of 1,059 graduates. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

The Naval Academy was established in 1845. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

A midshipman wearing rings carries his hat. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

The graduation and commissioning ceremony is underway. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Midshipmen march together during the ceremony. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

The scene in Annapolis. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI