Knowra United States Naval Academy United States Naval Academy The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland, that educates midshipmen and prepares them to become officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.
Midshipman : A midshipman is a student officer in a naval service academy or, in some navies, a junior officer rank. Academy students hold this rank while studying and training for commissioned service.
United States Naval School : The United States Naval School was the institution established at Annapolis in 1845 that became the United States Naval Academy. The academy began under this name, with a small campus and an initial curriculum.
United States Naval Academy curriculum : The United States Naval Academy curriculum is a four-year undergraduate program combining academic majors, military education, and professional development. Its required courses prepare midshipmen for technical study and naval service.
Herndon Monument Climb : The Herndon Monument Climb is an annual Naval Academy tradition in which plebes replace a cap atop a greased monument. The ceremony marks the end of plebe year and the class's transition within academy life.
United States Navy : The United States Navy is the maritime warfare service of the U.S. armed forces. Most graduates enter this service as commissioned officers.
George Bancroft : George Bancroft was an American historian, educator, and politician who served as secretary of the navy from 1845 to 1846. As secretary of the navy, he founded the school at Annapolis in 1845.
Naval aviation : Naval aviation is the use of aircraft by a navy for combat, surveillance, transport, and support. Graduates may pursue flight training and serve as naval aviators.
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium : Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is a sports venue in Annapolis used by the Naval Academy's football team and other events. It is the home venue for the academy's best-known intercollegiate team.
United States Marine Corps : The United States Marine Corps is a U.S. armed service specializing in expeditionary operations by land, sea, and air. A portion of each graduating class commissions into the Marine Corps.
Annapolis : Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, located on the Chesapeake Bay. The academy has occupied this port city since its founding.
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