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Cadet candidates for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point class of 2018 take the oath officially making them cadets during Reception Day in West Point, New York July 2, 2014. During
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Twitter: "Drill Sergeants from around the @USArmy help cadet cadre prepare for #RDay during today's R-Day rehearsal https://t.co/8b3LvvsOVf" / Twitter
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