By MOAA Staff

Hundreds of midshipmen chose the next step in their Navy career Jan. 30 during Ship Selection Night at the U.S. Naval Academy.

MOAA Staff Writer Amanda Dolasinski was on hand to document the event, which has taken on elements sports fans might recognize from the frenzy that accompanies the NFL or NBA draft. Friends and family members cheered and celebrated with the mids who chose their future assignments, while classmates offered congratulations … and some students received special gifts.

Check out the video above to experience Ship Selection for yourself. Want more MOAA videos? Visit our video page for some recent highlights.