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The five service academies are challenging military institutions that prepare students both physically and mentally for leadership positions in the military. Each academy is highly selective and offers bachelor's degrees in various fields.
Use the links below to learn more about each academy.
THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT (USMA)
West Point, New York
Mission Statement:
"To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.'"
THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY (USNA)
Annapolis, Maryland
Mission Statement:
"To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government."
THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (USAFA)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mission Statement:
"To educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force and Space Force in service to our Nation."
THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY (USCGA)
New London, Connecticut
Mission Statement:
“To graduate young men and women with sound bodies, stout hearts, and alert minds, with a liking for the sea and its lore, with that high sense of honor, loyalty, and obedience which goes with trained initiative and leadership; well-grounded in seamanship, the sciences and amenities, and strong in the resolve to be worthy of the traditions of commissioned officers in the United States Coast Guard in the service of their country and humanity.”
THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (USMMA)
Kings Point, New York
Mission Statement:
"To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces."
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