 Naval Academy seniors will experience a night they'll remember for the rest of their careers this Thursday night. With all the excitement of the NFL draft, these future surface warfare officers will choose their very first ship. Commanding officers, command master chiefs and other special guests will be there to greet the midshipmen upon their selection. After graduation, the new SWOs will immediately report to the ships they chose and begin their naval careers. Special guests at this year's ceremony include Commander Naval Surface Forces Vice Admiral Tom Coatman and the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Michael Miller. Check out the event broadcasted live from Mayhan Hall at the Naval Academy and hosted by Petty Officers Brandy Wills and Amara Timberlake on the Pentagon Channel, Direct to Sailor and the Navy Live Blog. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter.