160617-N-ZT599-134 MONTEREY, Calif. (June 17, 2016) Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Spring Quarter graduating class members march into King Auditorium for their graduation ceremony, June 17. This class was comprised of 343 graduates from every U.S. branch of service, and 23 countries, earning 346 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 Michael Ehrlich/Released)