Established in 1845 on the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Naval Academy has changed in many ways since then to keep pace with technology, tactics and the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps. Unchanged is the Academy's basic purpose: to prepare midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to be professional officers in the naval service.

The Academy's curriculum is designed to graduate well-rounded junior officers who are fully capable of employing the most sophisticated military equipment and systems in the world. At the same time, graduates are prepared to make contributions to their ships, squadrons and companies.

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