Service Academies are prestigious institutions in the United States that train future leaders for the military. They provide a rigorous education combined with military training, preparing students for careers as officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Admission is highly competitive, and students receive a full scholarship in exchange for a commitment to serve after graduation. The five main Service Academies are the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the United States Coast Guard Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Each academy emphasizes leadership, discipline, and academic excellence, fostering a strong sense of duty and service.