Plebes participate in the annual Sea Trials exercise at the U.S. Naval Academy. The exercise marks the culmination of the students’ freshman year and tests their physical and mental stamina. (Mike Morones/Navy Times)

Plebes participate in the annual Sea Trials exercise at the U.S. Naval Academy. The exercise marks the culmination of the students' freshman year and tests their physical and mental stamina. (Mike Morones/Navy Times)