The Naval Academy, officially known as the United States Naval Academy (USNA), is a prestigious military academy located in Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 1845, it trains future officers of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The academy offers a rigorous academic program combined with military training, emphasizing leadership, ethics, and naval science. Students at the Naval Academy, known as midshipmen, undergo a four-year education culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduation, they are commissioned as officers and serve in various roles within the Navy or Marine Corps, contributing to national defense and maritime operations.