Day in Photos: Annual Sea Trials, Student Protest, and Epstein Survivor Hearing

Freshmen "plebes" run across the U.S. Naval Academy Bridge during the annual Sea Trials in Annapolis, Md., on May 12, 2026. The 14 hours of physical and mental challenges are modeled after the Marine Corps’ Crucible and the Navy’s Battle Stations recruit programs. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)