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Article: RECRUITMENT: Hispanics March into the Military Academies
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- The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Article date:
- October 11, 1996
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RECRUITMENT: Hispanics March into the Military Academies.
The federally operated military academies have a long history of producing some of the finest military leaders in the country. Among the five federally operated military academies are the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In recent years, these academies have attempted to increase the representation of Hispanics among the student population on their campuses.
United States Naval Academy
Located in Annapolis, Md., the U.S. Naval Academy prepares midshipmen (name given to both male and female students) to be professional officers in naval service. Competition is stiff. For the class ...