Naval Academy (U.S. Naval Academy)

The U.S. Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is a federally funded institution that trains and educates future officers for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. It offers a rigorous academic and physical program, combining undergraduate studies in liberal arts and engineering with leadership development. Midshipmen, as students are called, commit to serving in the armed forces upon graduation. The academy emphasizes duty, honor, and integrity, preparing cadets for leadership roles in defense and national service. It also maintains historic traditions and a strong sense of community among its students, faculty, and alumni.