The United States Military Academies, also known as the United States Service Academies, are federal academies for the undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed forces.
There are five U.S. service academies:
United States Military Academy
Also known as “West Point” and “Army”
Founded 1802
United States Naval Academy
Also known as “Annapolis” and “Navy”
Founded 1845
United States Air Force Academy
Also known as “USAFA” and “Air Force”
Founded 1954
United States Coast Guard Academy
Also known as “Coast Guard”
Founded 1876
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Also known as “Kings Point” and “Merchant Marine”
Founded 1942