The U.S. Naval Academy is open to the public, and you can take a 1.5-hour historical tour around the yard, which includes learning about its architecture, Academy traditions, and midshipmen life. If you’re not into nitty-gritty military history, at least go for the sailors in uniform. The Academy also runs two hour-long, fun boot camps for kids, teaching them how to march, chant, and take orders from Naval officers. Kids also learn Navy lingo and to read nautical flags.
Newly commissioned Navy and Marine Corps officers toss their hats during the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2011 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2011 graduated 728 ensigns and 260 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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The U.S. Naval Academy is open to the public, and you can take a 1.5-hour historical tour around the yard, which includes learning about its architecture, Academy traditions, and midshipmen life. If you’re not into nitty-gritty military history, at least go for the sailors in uniform. The Academy also runs two hour-long, fun boot camps for kids, teaching them how to march, chant, and take orders from Naval officers. Kids also learn Navy lingo and to read nautical flags.
