Congrats to the class of 2011

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<p>Some members of the Naval Academy’s new class find induction a relief after Iraq</p>

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As he reported to the Naval Academy yesterday to begin the arduous six-week indoctrination of incoming freshmen, Jed Lomax didn’t bear the look of fear so familiar on those who first arrive on the campus.</p>

<p>Lomax, 21, said he figured that Plebe Summer, notorious for its 16-hour days of grueling physical and mental training, would be nothing compared with running convoys in Iraq every day for seven months.</p>

<p>“It’s a relief,” said the former petty officer second class, who returned from his deployment in April…

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