Six Eastern Virginia Medical School medical graduates entering the armed forces were sworn in as officers Thursday in a special ceremony aboard the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin.

The guest speaker for the Military Commissioning Ceremony was Col. Eric B Stone, MD, commander of the 63D Medical Group at Langley Air Force Base. He told the graduates that "the most valuable and precious asset our nation has is our people in service." He called it an honor and an immense responsibility to care for the individuals who serve in the military and protect the nation.

See photos from the deck of the Wisconsin.

Watch the commissioning ceremony.