The parents of D'wight Lucas, an academy cadet, stand to be recognized during graduation ceremonies. D'wight was one of two cadets during the ceremony to make commencement speeches, sharing with those in attendance their personal story of what lead them to Freestate, how the academy has changed them and what they plan for the future. ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Darron Salzer)

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