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Naval Academy Induction Day

New Naval Academy students got their first taste of military life on Wednesday during Induction Day ceremonies in Annapolis.

Plebes carry their duffel bags as they move to a new station in the Naval Academy's Alumni Hall during Induction Day for the Class of 2013.

Plebes carry their duffel bags as they move to a new station in the Naval Academy's Alumni Hall during Induction Day for the Class of 2013.

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Plebe James Rocha of Corpus Christi, Tex., smiles as his brother, Ensign Sean L. Rocha, shaves his head.

Plebe James Rocha of Corpus Christi, Tex., smiles as his brother, Ensign Sean L. Rocha, shaves his head.

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Naval Academy barber Angie Jones cuts hair during Induction Day at the United States Naval Academy's Alumni Hall. Each member of the 2013 class receives a hair cut, medical exam and uniform fittings before taking the oath later in the day.

Naval Academy barber Angie Jones cuts hair during Induction Day at the United States Naval Academy's Alumni Hall. Each member of the 2013 class receives a hair cut, medical exam and uniform fittings before taking the oath later in the day.

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Corey Ware of Covington, Ga., reads his Reef Points during Induction Day. Plebes seek to memorize the book.

Corey Ware of Covington, Ga., reads his Reef Points during Induction Day. Plebes seek to memorize the book.

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Christopher Porter from Las Cruces, N.M., and Thomas Harris from Lancaster, S.C., read their Reef Points during Induction Day. The book includes information about military ranks, Navy ships and aircraft, and more.

Christopher Porter from Las Cruces, N.M., and Thomas Harris from Lancaster, S.C., read their Reef Points during Induction Day. The book includes information about military ranks, Navy ships and aircraft, and more.

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Paulette Jarell and her nephew Josh Powell smile as they see Josh's brother, Joe Powell, walking from Alumni Hall to the bus. Family members are given a glimpse of life at the academy during Induction Day.

Paulette Jarell and her nephew Josh Powell smile as they see Josh's brother, Joe Powell, walking from Alumni Hall to the bus. Family members are given a glimpse of life at the academy during Induction Day.

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Naval Academy Plebe Christopher Porter of Las Cruces, N.M., checks to see if his cap is the mandatory two fingers above his eyebrows.

Naval Academy Plebe Christopher Porter of Las Cruces, N.M., checks to see if his cap is the mandatory two fingers above his eyebrows.

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A plebe learns the proper way to salute during the Naval Academy's Induction Day for the Class of 2013.

A plebe learns the proper way to salute during the Naval Academy's Induction Day for the Class of 2013.

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Members of the Naval Academy Class of 2013 board a bus for Bancroft Hall after shaving their hair, fitting uniforms and learning to salute. The large dorm will be their home for the next four years.

Members of the Naval Academy Class of 2013 board a bus for Bancroft Hall after shaving their hair, fitting uniforms and learning to salute. The large dorm will be their home for the next four years.

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Army Col. Howard Ferguson of Woodbridge, Va. and his wife Janelle spend time with their daughter, plebe Michelle, after the Naval Academy's Oath of Office Ceremony.

Army Col. Howard Ferguson of Woodbridge, Va. and his wife Janelle spend time with their daughter, plebe Michelle, after the Naval Academy's Oath of Office Ceremony.

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Lisa Cuomo from Atlanta, Ga. pointed to her son, Mike Cuomo, with pride as he marches in with other members of the Naval Academy's Class of 2013.

Lisa Cuomo from Atlanta, Ga. pointed to her son, Mike Cuomo, with pride as he marches in with other members of the Naval Academy's Class of 2013.

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Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler speaks to the 1,230 members of the class of 2013.

Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler speaks to the 1,230 members of the class of 2013.

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Plebe Jasmin Jackson of Red Bank, N.J. talked with her father as she leans on fellow plebe Justin Gifford of Cedar Hill, Tx. after the Naval Academy's oath of office ceremony for the class of 2013.

Plebe Jasmin Jackson of Red Bank, N.J. talked with her father as she leans on fellow plebe Justin Gifford of Cedar Hill, Tx. after the Naval Academy's oath of office ceremony for the class of 2013.

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Plebe Rebecca Watson of Glenndale shares a moment with her mother, Jane Watson after the Naval Academy's Oath of Office Ceremony.

Plebe Rebecca Watson of Glenndale shares a moment with her mother, Jane Watson after the Naval Academy's Oath of Office Ceremony.

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