2009 USNA Graduation Photos
President Barack Obama Addresses Class of 2009
On May 22, 2009, the USNA held it’s graduation at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. 267 Midshipman became 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps and 756 Midshipman became Ensigns in the United States Navy. 1 Midshipman is entering the Air Force and 1 the Coast Guard. There were also 9 Foreign Nationals.
As a former Naval Officer myself…congrats to the class of 2009!
I heard that the retired Naval Officer weren’t allowed to carry their swords because President Obama was in attendance. Sounds strange to me. Anyone have an answer?
Thanks,
Kate
Kate,
Thanks for writing. This is true. The swords were not allowed in the stadium during the USNA graduation. The Secret Service frowns on any weapons being present, besides their own of course, when the President is in attendance. All Naval officers, and those in any military branch, would completely understand this policy.
Thank you for the info. It makes sense.