"I need a clean shot!" said Mark Bright outside the White House, in an ambitious attempt to take the perfect selfie. "I've seen it loads of times on TV, now we're outside taking pictures - memories."
The academy boys were enjoying the summer sun in the capital, standing outside the Capitol building.
"It's good - it's better than London anyway," said Justin Devenny. "Get me into the sun, training hard. I love it!"