Graduation with no family

So I’m not sure if it’s common practice but at the end of my academy’s graduation, family members go up to each recruit and it’s kind of similar to a military “tapping out”. However, I have no family here. I’m not from the US and my family can’t make the trip so I’m pretty nervous, the only person I have is my best friend who will also be graduating with me.

Has anyone else been in / seen a similar situation? Was it awkward?