On a chilly, windy day with occasional rain, Thomas Cunningham and his fellow members of the West Point Class of 2013 received their USMA diplomas and commissions as second lieutenants in the United States Army. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, an Army and Viet Nam war veteran, was the commencement speaker. Although the weather was wet and cold, it did not dampen the spirits of the graduates or the family and friends in attendance. Afterwards, Thomas's family hosted a wonderful reception at Ike's Riverside Café at West Point's Eisenhower Hall.
Firsties prepare to march on for their graduation ceremony 215 views
The Army Band tunes up before the ceremony 206 views
The dignitaries platform at mid field of historic Michie Stadium 205 views
An "old grad" looks on. 204 views
A tanker wearing the distinctive headgear of the cavalry 206 views
The Cadet Comaand prepares to march on 205 views
The Cadet Command 203 views
The Cadet Command 206 views
The Cadet Command leads the way 205 views
The graduates take their positions 208 views
The Class of 2013 is assembled in place 205 views
The graduates await the leadership of USMA, the Army's and the... 204 views
The graduates await the leadership of USMA, the Army's and the... 208 views
Our vantage point from the North endzone of Michie Stadium 204 views
Thomas's twin brother and mom, William and Lisette 205 views
Army Chief of Staff Raymond Odierno 28 views
Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno 29 views
USMA Superintendant General Huntoon 29 views
USMA Superintendant General Huntoon salutes the Class of 2013 32 views
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel approaches the podium 29 views
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel approaches the podium 28 views
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel 28 views
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel 27 views
SECDEF Hagel 27 views
The graduates uncovered before the Secretary of Defense 29 views
The First Class leadership accepting their degrees from Secretary Hagel 28 views
The First Class leadership accepting their degrees from Secretary Hagel 27 views
The First Class leadership accepting their degrees from Secretary Hagel 31 views
Saluting the SECDEF 29 views
The Army Band leaves the field for a break but return later 29 views
The flags of every state snap in the brisk wind over Michie Stadium 28 views
Degrees conferred, diplomas received 27 views
Commandant of Cadets BG Richard Clarke and Superintendant General... 31 views
Commandant of Cadets BG Richard Clarke and Superintendant General... 31 views
Diploma in hand, striding off to an Army future 34 views
USMA Class of 2013 27 views
Trying to stay dry on a drizzly day 28 views
A little lady trying to warm her hands 29 views
"I'm cold and wet!" 30 views
USMA Class of 2013 28 views
USMA Class of 2013 30 views
"Raindrops keep fallin' on my head..." 29 views
The Pancho squad 28 views
A hug from a TAC 30 views
Foreboding skys threaten 28 views
An engineering officer warms her hands with a little help from her... 40 views
USMA Class of 2013 lined up for their sheepskins 36 views
USMA Class of 2013 lined up for their sheepskins 35 views
Note the big smile on this graduate's face 32 views
USMA Class of 2013 lined up for their sheepskins 35 views
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