<p>I nearly broke my neck getting home in time to watch President Obama’s speech and I’m glad I did because it was a memorable address to the Corps of Cadets and distinguished guests. After his speech, it was thrilling to see the CIC interacting and shaking hands with the enthusiastic firsties; many were having their pictures taken with POTUS. I found that interesting because President Obama was the honored speaker at my mid’s graduation last May and the graduates were prohibited from wearing sunglasses and carrying cell phones/digital cameras. Maybe things are looser at USMA than the United States Naval Academy! Frankly, I was shocked to see the digital cameras because that would be a no-no in Annapolis. Quite a contrast to mids sleeping during GWB’s unremarkable address to the Brigade of Midshipmen in 2006. Zzzzzz…</p>