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The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major territories and various possessions. The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwestern part of North America and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. At 3.8 million square miles (9.842 million km2) and with over 320 million people, the country is the world's third or fourth-largest by total area and the third most populous. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of the United States are also extremely diverse, and the country is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
A military academy or service academy (in American English) is an educational institution which prepares candidates for service in the officer corps of the army, the navy, marine corps, air force or coast guard. It normally provides education in a military environment, the exact definition depending on the country concerned.
Three types of academy exist: high school-level institutions awarding academic qualifications, university-level institutions awarding bachelor's degree level qualification, and those preparing officer cadets for commissioning into the armed services of the state.
The first military academies were established in the 18th century to provide future officers for technically specialized corps, such as engineers and artillery, with scientific training.
The Royal Danish Naval Academy was set up in 1701, making it the oldest military academy, to existing in the world. The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich was set up in 1720 as the earliest military academy in Britain. Its original purpose was to train cadets entering the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers. In France, the École Royale du Génie at Mézières was founded in 1748, followed by a non-technical academy in 1751, the École Royale Militaire offering a general military education to the nobility. French military academies were widely copied in Prussia, Austria, Russia and even minor powers, including Turin and the Kingdom of Savoy, in the late 18th century.
The United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA), also known as West Point, Army, The Academy or simply The Point, is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in West Point, New York. The academy, located in Orange County, sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City. The Academy traces its roots to 1801, when, shortly after his inauguration, President Thomas Jefferson directed that plans be set in motion to establish at West Point the United States Military Academy. The entire central campus is a national landmark and home to scores of historic sites, buildings, and monuments. The majority of the campus's Norman buildings are constructed from gray and black granite. The campus is a popular tourist destination complete with a large visitor center and the oldest museum in the United States Army.
Candidates for admission must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Congress or Delegate/Resident Commissioner in the case of Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Other nomination sources include the President and Vice President of the United States. Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as "cadets" or collectively as the "United States Corps of Cadets" (USCC). Tuition for cadets is fully funded by the Army in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation. Approximately 1,300 cadets enter the Academy each July, with about 1,000 cadets graduating.
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The United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA), also known as West Point, Army, The Academy or simply The Point, is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in West Point, New York. The academy, located in Orange County, sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City. The entire central campus is a national landmark and home to scores of historic sites, buildings, and monuments. The majority of the campus's Norman buildings are constructed from gray and black granite. The campus is a popular tourist destination complete with a large visitor center and the oldest museum in the United States Army. Candidates for admission must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Cong...
Here's a small taste of what it's like for Plebes at the United States Military Academy, West Point. This video was made to be exchanged with a psychology class at UCLA. Please watch in 720p or above! I do not own the rights to any of these songs.
Please subscribe to watch more videos : https://goo.gl/f0B6pp =================================================== HARVARD UNIVERSITY VS UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON 1. HARVARD UNIVERSITY Harvard University is a private institution that was founded in 1636. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,694, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 5,076 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Harvard University's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 2. Its tuition and fees are $45,278 (2015-16). Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. Harvard's extensive library system houses the oldest collection in the United States and the largest private collection in the world. There is more...
George Washington's legendary school. West Point, rich in academic, athletic, and military history, continues to produce leaders that shape the world.
U.S. Army Soldiers make up each class at West Point. Their experience and maturity is an invaluable part of shaping all young leaders while at the Academy. For more information, visit: www.usma.edu/admissions
Culmination of West Point's Class of 2017's completion of field training and basic infantrymen skills through the eyes of a cadet, yours truly (Andrew Lee). From patrolling, to room clearing and breaching, to Blackhawk rides, we were able to gain much knowledge and skill from Task Force China of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Founded in 1802, The United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest military academy in the United States. It commissions officers for the United States Army and is a premier leadership institution. For more information, visit: www.usma.edu/admissions
Commander in Chief, Barack Obama delivers the commencement address at the Military Academy graduation ceremony at West Point, NY. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/339852/us-military-academy-graduation
The United States offers uncountable sights to the visitor, from the White House and the Capitolium in Washington through the skyscrapers of New York and the buildings of Chicago to the clay buildings of Santa Fe. The west, well known from the movies, awaits the visitors with wooden forts, the endless prairie, Indian villages and pueblos. Nature offers the visitor the Niagara Falls, the amazing red rocks of the Monument Valley, while the city of gambling, Las Vegas and the capital of movie making, Los Angeles shows the visitor a different side of the United States. Come along! -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► http://goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► http://goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► http://goo.gl/334ln5 --------------...
Take a tour of United States - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 destinations of the United States. Number five: Boston, one of the most historic cities of the United States. It has some of the finest academic institutions and many quaint, charming neighborhoods. Number four: Los Angeles. See the famous Hollywood landmarks, shop alongside the rich and famous, and hang out with the locals at pristine beaches. Number three: Las Vegas. It's the entertainment capital of the world. On the famous strip, amidst the glitzy lights, you will find exciting casinos, dining, shows, and nightlife. Number two: San Francisco. The beautiful city is set in spectacular natural settings. World-famous landmarks...
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http://www.expedia.com/Boston.d178239.Destination-Travel-Guides Come to Boston to discover a city with roots in both the past and future. Classic Boston sightseeing begins with walking the Freedom Trail for a bird’s-eye view of the American Revolution, including Boston Common and “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution. Stop by some of the most prestigious colleges in the nation, including Harvard and Tufts University. Continue your Boston tour with a stop at Faneuil Hall, which has served as a marketplace since 1742, and check out a variety of shops and street performers. No trip to Boston is complete without paying homage at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox have held court for over a century. Don’t forget to fuel up with food afterward; Boston boasts a variety of restaurants, ranging fro...
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http://www.expedia.com/New-York.d178293.Destination-Travel-Guides New York City is an international metropolis built on the shoulders of immigrants and their descendants. New York City is home to eight million people, and the city receives more than 50 million visitors per year. Your New York City tour should include sampling the food of hundreds of different cultures, and you can explore the easily on foot, by taxi, or via the famous subway system. No New York sightseeing is complete without a visit to Times Square, which you’ve no doubt seen in many movies. Take in its billboards, its many people, and its food, then cross over to Central Park, which comprises 850 acres of lakes and meadows, and is the setting for many a romantic comedy. You also have your pick of art and history museu...
http://www.expedia.com/Washington.d178318.Destination-Travel-Guides Take in the many splendors of the nation’s capital when you arrive at Washington, D.C. Your Washington, D.C. tour should start at the National Mall, where you’ll find monuments, memorials, and government buildings instead of tons of shopping. If you’d like to get around town easily but don’t want to rent a car, the Capital Bikeshare program will let you cruise around the city without wasting gas or getting stuck in traffic. Check out the Watergate Hotel and Kennedy Center when you stop at Foggy Bottom, then move on to Georgetown, the oldest district in D.C. It’s filled with 18th-century buildings and, of course, the university itself. After a stop at the National Cathedral, make your way to the Smithsonian National Zoo,...
Travel guide to USA with sample pre-filled immigration forms and customs forms, specially for people flying to USA for the first time or apprehensive about taking a flight and going through immigration and customs procedures. Download a printable travel guide PDF file at http://www.path2usa.com/travel-guide-to-usa.
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Army West Point football takes the field at Temple for opening game of their 2016 college football season. Video by Sons of the American Legion Radio
An interesting concept for Russian military technology to provide a surprise attack against US Military . The military is an arm of government authorised to use lethal force, and weapons, to support the interests of the state and some or all of its citizens. The task of the military is usually defined as defence of the state and its citizens, and the prosecution of war against another state. The military may also have additional sanctioned and non-sanctioned functions within a society, including, the promotion of a political agenda, protecting corporate economic interests, internal population control, construction, emergency services, social ceremonies, and guarding important areas. The military can also function as a discrete sub-culture within a larger civil society, through the developm...
Captain Antonio Salinas, Instructor at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, discusses his set of strategy maps made to accompany Caesar's Gallic War. The discussion took place at the Dickinson Latin Workshop, held at Dickinson College in Carlisle Pennsylvania, Saturday, April 9, 2016. The full set of Captain Salinas' strategy maps can be accessed here: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-maps-and-tools Video by Edward Fox, Media Boomtown, LLC While Caesar’s Gallic War presents a clear depiction of Roman military doctrine against Celtic tribes at all levels of war, very few detailed maps exist which illustrate the tactical and operational aspects. Salinas’ mapping portfolio maps the entirety of Caesar’s Gallic War, illustrating Caesar’s legions at both the operational an...
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U.S Military Academy "Black Knights" 2016 New York Airshow Stewart International Airport New Windsor, New York Sunday September 4, 2016 http://www.zingeraviation.com The West Point Parachute Team, The Black Knights, is the United States Military Academy’s Freefall demonstration and competition team. The Black Knights showcase the unique skills and opportunities available to the cadets by providing precision freefall demonstrations in support of Army Athletics, Cadet Reviews, and much more. The all-cadet team also provides the chance for cadets to train their more junior Teammates as they progress from students to fully-licensed jumpers while operating in an in extremis context – the closest cadets will come to simulating the stress of combat at West Point. The Black Knights also compete...
U.S Military Academy "Black Knights" 2016 New York Airshow Stewart International Airport New Windsor, New York Sunday September 4, 2016 http://www.zingeraviation.com The West Point Parachute Team, The Black Knights, is the United States Military Academy’s Freefall demonstration and competition team. The Black Knights showcase the unique skills and opportunities available to the cadets by providing precision freefall demonstrations in support of Army Athletics, Cadet Reviews, and much more. The all-cadet team also provides the chance for cadets to train their more junior Teammates as they progress from students to fully-licensed jumpers while operating in an in extremis context – the closest cadets will come to simulating the stress of combat at West Point. The Black Knights also compete...
U.S Military Academy "Black Knights" 2016 New York Airshow Stewart International Airport New Windsor, New York Saturday September 3, 2016 http://www.zingeraviation.com The West Point Parachute Team, The Black Knights, is the United States Military Academy’s Freefall demonstration and competition team. The Black Knights showcase the unique skills and opportunities available to the cadets by providing precision freefall demonstrations in support of Army Athletics, Cadet Reviews, and much more. The all-cadet team also provides the chance for cadets to train their more junior Teammates as they progress from students to fully-licensed jumpers while operating in an in extremis context – the closest cadets will come to simulating the stress of combat at West Point. The Black Knights also compe...
Final concert of the summer at Trophy Point, United States Military Academy. September 3, 2016. I love the 1812 Overture, even more so when live cannons are fired in the production. A wonderful performance by the West Point Band, and Pershing's Own. A great way to finish the summer! #trophypoint #armywestpoint #usma
This video is from the History department of the United States Military Academy (West Point). This video discusses the M1 Garand semi automatic rifle, from the design to how it performs against bolt action rifles.
Commander in Chief, Barack Obama delivers the commencement address at the Military Academy graduation ceremony at West Point, NY. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/339849/us-military-academy-graduation-part-1
USMA Parade for graduating cadets at West Point - The Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy passes in review prior to graduation in May 2005. Video shot by me. Music played by military bands in the united states is in the public domain.
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THE BIG PICTURE - The life of a cadet at West Point in the early 1950's
West Point Graduation, Class of 2016: Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, gives remarks to the Class of 2016 at the US Military Academy. Video by Marvin Conn.
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President Reagan's Address at Commencement Exercises at the United States Military Academy on May 27, 1981. For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, visit us at http://www.reaganfoundation.org.
Tired eyes
Closed for days
There's no regret
'Cause there's no place
I don't know
What I believe
But if I feel safe
What do I need
A home
A home
A home
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
Dulcet tongues
Whisper fast
The future yearns
Right now's the past
Rouse me soon
The end draws nigh
Who's side are you on
Your blood you cannot buy
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do to you
Well I
I feel alright
So tonight
I got to ask you why
Why deny it
It's no surprise
I've got to survive
Freedom shines the light ahead
I'll lead the last charge to bed
I said my last rights
I don't have to run scared no more
Fight
I wanna fight
I wanna fight a revolution
Tonight
I wanna fight
I wanna fight a revolution
Tonight
At the light
At the light
Do you wanna watch me die
Let me be something good
Let me prove something real like I should
Let me embrace every single living thing