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U.S. Naval Academy Sea Trials, Annapolis, Md.
A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman strains to complete additional pull-ups for his team at the "pull-up challenge" during the "Farragut Phase" of the annual Sea Trials at the academy in Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008. Sea Trials are divided into six phases to provide physical and mental challenges to test teamwork and mental stamina through shared adversities. Trials are taking take place in six locations throughout the U.S. Naval Academy yard and Naval Support Activity Annapolis. The Farragut Field challenge events include tug-of-war, platform challenge and damage control.A midshipman makes his way through a simulated fox hole at the "Wet and Sandy" obstacle course located at Hospital Point at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008. A plebe, or midshipman 4th class, listens for instructions before starting an obstacle course during Sea Trials at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008. Midshipman Victoria Graefen looks on as another midshipman crawls through the Love Bridge at the end of the low crawl portion of the Hospital Point Phase of Sea Trials at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008. Midshipmen navigate a river while conducting the "Riverine Warfare" obstacle course during Sea Trials at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008.Midshipmen assigned to 2nd Company assist their classmates in bringing in the final zodiac combat raiding raft after a race through the harbor during Sea Trials at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008. During the 17-hour evolution midshipmen bond together to overcome mental and physical challenges as a team.
A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman strains to complete additional pull-ups for his team at the "pull-up challenge" during the "Farragut Phase" of the annual Sea Trials at the academy in Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2008. Sea Trials are divided into six phases to provide physical and mental challenges to test teamwork and mental stamina through shared adversities. Trials are taking take place in six locations throughout the U.S. Naval Academy yard and Naval Support Activity Annapolis. The Farragut Field challenge events include tug-of-war, platform challenge and damage control.
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Todd P. Cichonowicz