Hey peeps, I've heard a lot about West Point but I'm a little fuzzy on the details. Can someone clarify which branch of the military is West Point associated with? Thanks in advance!
West Point, formally known as the United States Military Academy (USMA), is directly associated with the United States Army. It's one of the five U.S. service academies, each linked to a different branch of the military. So, students who attend West Point become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army upon graduation. Other service academies include the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy and Marine Corps), the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force), the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Coast Guard), and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (various branches based on specific service commitment).
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