United States Naval Academy Graduation 2023: Our Son’s Journey

[@beatsbyceline]

Amazing video! We’re so proud of you Sean!!! 🥹 Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thanks so much!! Miss you guys.

[@ntlyburkov]

Great! Americans I love your way! And navy⚓

[@montenewman6500]

Bravo Zulu, Sean! Welcome to the fleet.

[@Delatta1961]

Congratulations Ensign. I started my Army career at 17, and retired 21 years later and I can say you’re in for an amazing adventure. Savor every moment. Enjoy the highs, and don’t forget to Solder-On through the lows too. Because one day, in the distant future, you’ll remember all of it with fondness and pride. I wish you, and your classmates God speed and safe travels. ~ CW4 “Chief”

[@ProudPapaLee]

Excellent advice - I will be sure to pass it on! And thank you for your many years of service and sacrifice!

[@markleach116]

Excellent video. Congratulations!

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thank you very much!

[@kennethcook5705]

Congratulations to all the young men and women who are serving this GREAT NATION from an old veteran to a young person who is just beginning,good luck and GODS SPEED

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thank you and thank you for your service!

[@matiasferrer6400]

Strong work. Congratulations to you AND your shipmates.

[@PucheaKhmer]

Congratulations Sir!! Very proud!!

[@ProudPapaLee]

Many many thanks!

[@tailhookmd2546]

3:42 brings it all home… those are the lighted placards of all the Midshipmen who’ve been killed in action, inside of Memorial Hall, inside of Bancroft Hall… And above that is the Perry Flag flown for Capt Lawrence aboard USS Chesapeake in the Battle of Lake Erie 1813… Memorial hall is maintained by the midshipmen only! God Bless America!!!!

[@VaughanKings-rd8rb]

Awesome Sean! Can't believe you're already finished! Waytogo Sean G. Lee!

[@gregorycasey5486]

I'm retired Air Force now 0:13 but I love to watch navy videos because my father was USNA '34. So very proud of him.

[@stevengoodman7167]

Listen to the chief that will train you when you get to the fleet

[@booshiet]

Congratulations! My nephew just got into naval academy two weeks ago.

[@ProudPapaLee]

That is awesome! Congrats to him and all of you!🎉

[@drudown7628]

I don’t even know you but this was awesome to watch, God Bless young man USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thanks for your kind words! And God bless all the men and women who have and continue to serve the USA.

[@r.b.somers2052]

Very impressive! Congratulations from North Carolina!

[@jc1125]

Congratulations! Sending you blessings and best wishes for the next part of your journey. Well done parents.

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thanks for your note and for watching!

[@EverlyF]

Congratulations 🎉 Best wishes and blessings! Thank you for sharing this amazing video!

[@phantomriousmcphantomrious6858]

Awesome video. great job Sean and parents.

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thank you!

[@davidroyster2928]

Awesome video. Congratulations on your son's graduation and commissioning. My (Ensign) son commissioned through NROTC at Virginia Tech.

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thank you and congratulations to your son as well! Fantastic achievement! All the best!

[@alanstrong55]

Hats off to you new Navy officers. Love those dress whites. You have a tough but rewarding 30 years ahead of you. May you retire as at rear admiral or better.

[@tannernixon1257]

That’s my Ensign🥹🥹

[@sixtails-]

God speed.

[@Paulschultz-ny6hz]

What an honor to go through. thank you for defending this great country of ours. Did you get your first duty assignment?

[@SaltiDawg2008]

Lots of changes. We were in civilian clothes when we were sworn in.... except the few of us that were Enlisted Men when we entered USNA. No women in the Class. After 81 years, the lyrics of the Alma Mata, Navy Blue and Gold, were changed in 2004. Looks like the Severn River is still there! Oh, did I mention no women? lol *s/ Retired 24 year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965 - Former Enlisted Man*

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thank you for your service!

[@jurgenblick5491]

Semper Fi

[@chrissawyer94]

Congrats my Grandfather graduated in 1945. Their class finished in three years because the President called them up for World War II.

[@limvo1260]

Congratulations! My son is attending the Air Force Academy, naturally, we don't know how the Navy works. While watching your video, I noticed during the graduation ceremony, the Navy and the Marines cadets took the oath at different time. What is the reason for it? Are they not all part of the military family?

[@ProudPapaLee]

Thank you and congrats to you and your son as well for attending the Air Force Academy. As to your question, I’m hoping someone more knowledgeable than me will provide a more accurate answer, but I believe they have separate Oaths of Office because they are commissioning in ‘different’ service arms of the military and have different officer ranks - for those midshipmen going to the Marines, they are commissioned as 2nd Lt., while those joining the fleet are commissioned as Ensign. Perhaps it’s simpler than that and is based on history and ceremonial reasons so I certainly stand to be corrected. All the best to your son and thank him for his service!

[@georgekraus9357]

Where are you heading in your next station?

[@dianeribera7739]

🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏🇺🇸🙋🏻‍♀️💐🙏🏼

[@tatorodriguez5831]

Have you ever considered to make a documentary about those that has graduated from the academy. Until now all the documentaries are on plebes and theirs years on the academy. Tato Montes, Santurce, PR

[@ProudPapaLee]

That’s a great idea. I just don’t know if I have the capabilities and resources to give it the justice it deserves. Perhaps best I leave it to the professionals to do what you suggest, but thanks so much for the idea!

[@meklavier4664]

why are there some graduates in a darker color uniform? and sitting down while those in white was standing up and taking in the oath

[@ProudPapaLee]

Hi there. I’m not sure if I have the actual uniform names correct, but those midshipmen in the ‘darker’ colored uniforms (or Dress Blues) are commissioning as Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Those in the Dress Whites are commissioning as Ensigns in the Navy. The Marines had a separate Oath of Office just prior to the Navy Oath of Office (where they were standing with their right hands raised, while the others were seated)…I just didn’t film and include it in this video. Certainly no disrespect to the newly minted 2nd LT. as we are just as proud of them as we are with the new Ensigns. In fact, many of our son’s closest friends commissioned as Marine officers and we love ‘‘em all!

[@GoodEvenings]

Great career choice

[@bryanschaumloffel1454]

@seanlee8163 Great stuff Mom,Dad, and Sean. We just dropped off our daughter for I-Day last week. Looking forward to what the future brings her and her class of 2027. Thank you sharing your amazing experience.

[@ProudPapaLee]

That’s awesome! Congrats to your daughter and your family - a great achievement and it’s only going to get better (yes hard to believe now as you just dropped her off at I-Day, but trust me). Enjoy the ride and thank your daughter for choosing to serve our nation! All the best!

[@EverlyF]

Congratulations 🎉 Best wishes and blessings! Thank you for sharing this amazing video!