Comparison of Service Academies

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The jeering, cheering and booing graduates at Trumps West Point speech were shameful.

No kings. Respect is earned. Undermine the office, lose the respect.

Yeah that “undermine the office” thing do you remember Bill Clinton at all, and what he did in the office?

Remind me how he tried to transform our professional military into his personal thug force? I was around and aware in the 90’s, but somehow that bit must have slipped by me.

[Anonymous]

Hi, OP, USMA Class of 2025 parent. My child also got accepted to USAFA but didn't apply to USNA (no interest in sea services).

Please go to serviceacademyforums.com for great advice and experience. As you see from your thread, you will get many responses from posters with no military experience. I can't stand our current administration, but I am wise enough to know that administrations will come and go - and the military institution will survive them all. Always has.

Agree with the helpful prior posters who point out that the post-academy service is really the most important factor. Service cultures, career opportunities, and locations of installations are definitely different.

Good luck to your child! My STEM focused child thrived at USMA and graduation (yes, Trump speech was awful, but prior posters are confusing with the Fort Bragg speech - cadets at USMA and families sat quietly, unlike the Soldiers pictured at Fort Bragg) was a celebration of kids willing to serve. Not everyone's cup of tea - but the academies offer a unique opportunity.