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150619-N-EE987-002 MONTEREY, Calif. (June 19, 2015) Members of the Spring Quarter graduating class of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) take a group photo prior to the graduation ceremony, June 19. This class was comprised of 290 graduates from every U.S. branch of service, and 19 countries, earning 296 advanced degrees. The NPS mission is to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to enhance the security of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)