Capps Off at West Point

970 well-dressed graduates accepted their diplomas yesterday at West Point military school. Among them, 22-year-old Caroline Miller, a seventh generation cadet who's great-great-great-great grandfather did the same 173 years ago. Miller received a standing ovation from her peers as she collected her degree.

PilotGirl and Daniels Productions videotaped the proud moment along with the hat toss, pinning ceremonies and a speech by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Gates praised the students for their bravery in "a dangerous new century."

"You made your decision to serve knowing not only that America was at war, as did every man or woman who joined the military after Sept. 11, but that this war would be bloody and difficult, of indefinite length and uncertain outcome," Gates said. "In doing so, you showed courage, commitment and patriotism of the highest order."

Many of the class of 2009 will serve in Iraq or Afghanistan before the years end.