Induction Day at Annapolis

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Approximately 1,230 young men and women arrived at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall on Thursday, June 30, 2011 for Induction Day and begin their new lives as “plebes” or midshipmen fourth class (freshmen). June 30, 2011. (J.Lee / Staff)

Check out a slideshow produced by Military Times staff photographer J. Lee.

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