The traditional Hat Toss concludes the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The First Captain Cadet Charles L Phelps leads the Command Brigade march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadet Shelton L Seaborn, Jr. receives his diploma and a coffee pot for being the "Goat" during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vice President Joe Biden and West Point Superintendent Lt. General David Huntoon salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets recite the Commissioning Oath during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets salute as the band plays the National Anthem during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Children line up for the traditional hat toss during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets sing the Alma Mater during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Former Congressman Ben Gilman and Congresswoman Nan Hayworth salute during the National Anthem at the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Samrawit Tamyalew is overjoyed following the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Vice President's motorcade arrives for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

General Ray Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army enters the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vice President Joe Biden enters the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Workers place the crest in preparation for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The First Captain Cadet Charles L Phelps leads the Command Brigade march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A cadets cover and program are left on the bleachers following the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The West Point Band performs prior to the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vice Presidnet Joe Biden hands out diplomas during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Class President, Cadet Sulev Sepp, of Fort Bragg, NC presents Vice President Joe Biden with a cadet saber on behalf of the Class of 2012 during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Yahari Butler II receives a Cadet cover following the Hat Toss at the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadet Shelton L Seaborn, Jr. receives his diploma and a coffee pot for being the "Goat" during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The West Point Band performs prior to the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The seal of the Vice President is placed on the podium prior to the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadet Davyd Brooks of Newburgh, NY receives his diploma during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The First Captain Cadet Charles L Phelps leads the Command Brigade march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadets march on for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadet Shelton L Seaborn, Jr. receives his diploma and a coffee pot for being the "Goat" during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sgt First Class Jason Ham gives the Call to Attention during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cadet Shelton L Seaborn, Jr. receives his diploma and a coffee pot for being the "Goat" during the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Secretary of the Army John McHugh enters the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Former Congressman Ben Gilman and Congresswoman Nan Hayworth were among those on the dias for the United States Military Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commission ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Point's Michie Stadium where Vice President Joe Biden was the commencement speaker. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.