The U.S. Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week, which concludes with graduation on Friday, is full of traditions, some borne by the 179-year-old institution, others by midshipmen themselves. Read on to ...

When the class of 2020 graduates from the Air Force Academy on April 18, cadets will get to toss their hats amid the roar of F-16 fighter jets. The academy, which moved up the graduation by six weeks ...

Crowds settle in Thursday for a cold, wet day at the Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium. The usual ban on umbrellas at the ceremony was relaxed due to the conditions. (Jerilee Bennett, The ...

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Memorable moment: After the ceremonies, high school leadership led the graduates out to the green to form a circle and toss their hats in the air. See more photos in our gallery below or click to view ...

The 'hat toss', the traditional ending to graduation and commissioning ceremonies at all service academies. What is the significance of the custom of tossing one's hat? The 'hat toss', the traditional ...