Naval Academy graduates hear message of integrity as they leave for careers

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Amy O?Rourke, of Michigan, couldn?t avoid crying when the Navy?s top admiral spoke of war, duty and leadership as her little brother was days away from his first military assignment.

“I couldn?t help but being proud. … It is scary that he might see a battle, but Kyle?s always stood up for what?s right, and he?s willing to be a leader,” said O?Rourke, 32, who watched her brother, Kyle Corry, go from U.S. Naval Academy midshipman to a naval officer and future helicopter pilot.

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