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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @SamEckholm
    @SamEckholm  2 месяца назад +467

    U.S. Air Force Academy ☑
    U.S. Naval Academy ☑
    I think I might know the answer... but where should I tour next? 👀

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 2 месяца назад +207

    Sam, being a Navy man from decades ago, thank you for sharing this wonderful walk down memory lane.

  • @DanielSilva-gz1dy
    @DanielSilva-gz1dy 2 месяца назад +1074

    Got my appointment to the class of 2029 two weeks ago!

    • @BigLepordy1242
      @BigLepordy1242 2 месяца назад +48

      Congrats!! I’m applying this year too, just waiting for a nomination and LOA but everything else is done

    • @SUZUKI-ym4wd
      @SUZUKI-ym4wd 2 месяца назад +3

      в какой класс?

    • @CyrusTheConquerer
      @CyrusTheConquerer 2 месяца назад +19

      How did you get your appointment so soon?

    • @ryanbacani4292
      @ryanbacani4292 2 месяца назад +4

      Congrats man

    • @EGRIDDY
      @EGRIDDY 2 месяца назад +6

      Dang bro! Congrats! That’s insanely early!

  • @jacksoncross3863
    @jacksoncross3863 Месяц назад +27

    as someone born and raised in the Annapolis area i absolutely love what navy has brought and the strength i feel in that city

  • @MauriceMotte
    @MauriceMotte Месяц назад +32

    I graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey , California. We did a visit to Annapolis Naval Academy back in 1993. Great memories ! Be all you can be !!!

  • @TheChowster
    @TheChowster 2 месяца назад +67

    I was one of the "drags" that was at the Naval Academy for candidate visit weekend while you were filiming. That's actually the back of my head pointing you out to my plebe who stops and looks back in the bottom left of 18:19!! I had to do a double take when I saw you filming everyone walking into King Hall! Love the video and I hope to be there for real soon (knock on wood)!

  • @douglasiles2024
    @douglasiles2024 Месяц назад +14

    There will NEVER be any sports rivalry bigger than Army/Navy. Growing up as the son of a 34-year Navy veteran, that Saturday in December was like a religious holiday in my house. I still carry on that tradition today in my own home. Love you and miss you, Dad. Go Navy!!!! Beat Army!!!!

  • @Sacchith
    @Sacchith 2 месяца назад +201

    You probably don’t remember but I got a picture with you at the Memphis game! Crazy to think a little over a year ago my mom and I were watching your videos. Your videos were what introduced me to service academies in the first place. I was fortunate enough to get into USMA, USAFA, and USNA, and I chose USNA cuz we’re obviously better! Go Navy, beat Air Force!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  2 месяца назад +28

      So cool to hear! Was a pleasure meeting you.

    • @vincentvu1370
      @vincentvu1370 Месяц назад +1

      No its beat arny

    • @vincentvu1370
      @vincentvu1370 Месяц назад

      Army

    • @gdofred
      @gdofred Месяц назад +3

      @@vincentvu1370 Dude, Sam's a former Air Force officer, so the beat Air Force was definitely called for here ;) Not sure if he attended USAFA or entered through a different track, but some of his earliest videos I watched were when he was active duty.
      Edited to add: Sam said in his USAFA video that he was a product of that slightly less presitigious institution ;)

  • @EPGs0
    @EPGs0 2 месяца назад +128

    Thanks for talking to me at the Air Force-Navy game a little bit ago Sam, and thanks for letting me know about this video you had coming out soon. Loved it, and can’t wait to start my apps to both academies in a few short months!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  2 месяца назад +13

      Best of luck!

    • @llawlietdxl
      @llawlietdxl 2 месяца назад +2

      @@SamEckholm Trump or Kamala?

    • @Thegamer-j3b
      @Thegamer-j3b 2 месяца назад

      @@llawlietdxltrump

  • @MKBinDC-bf2dv
    @MKBinDC-bf2dv Месяц назад +17

    I just discovered this channel a few days ago (11/22/24), and was immediately impressed by the high quality of your videos, both in terms of content and production value. RUclips is overflowing with AI-generated garbage, misinformation and mindless commentary. Your channel is the exact opposite of all that. What a breath of fresh air! Thank you for turning out such professional content, and for being so upbeat about it all. You're well on your way to a million subscribers!

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  Месяц назад +3

      Wow, thank you! That seriously means a lot.

  • @Patt-jx6zh
    @Patt-jx6zh 2 месяца назад +31

    I have grown up in Annapolis Maryland and I have been blessed to get to wrestle the naval midshipman this past summer and I have started working to join the marine corps

  • @larrylaudig5197
    @larrylaudig5197 Месяц назад +20

    My father is a Naval Academy graduate and he developed a sonobuoy while working as an engineer at Magavox. The neatest past feat that he achived was having his sonobuoy dropped by the Navy as part of a test. It worked flawlessly!

  • @DamplyDoo
    @DamplyDoo Месяц назад +15

    20 years ago, I was recruited to row at the naval academy. At the last moment I decided on "traditional college". I wish to this day I had decided to go. If you get the chance, do it!

  • @CB2CRE
    @CB2CRE 2 месяца назад +45

    I was the Facilities Operations Chief for Bancroft Hall for 3 years. You really cannot describe the size and magnitude of it, you just have to see it to believe it!

    • @FF00777
      @FF00777 Месяц назад +1

      must have been an awesome job.

  • @gracegiver29
    @gracegiver29 2 месяца назад +45

    I’m a junior in high school and I’ve been pursuing naval aviation for the past 2 years and 5 months. The naval academy is my dream school, and I’m set to talk to my Blue and Gold Officer this weekend about the summer seminar. Awesome video, love to see the academy!

    • @raymond3855
      @raymond3855 2 месяца назад +2

      Good luck my friend.

    • @SpooderOfficial
      @SpooderOfficial Месяц назад +1

      Samee!! Class of 2030 here!

    • @gracegiver29
      @gracegiver29 Месяц назад

      @@SpooderOfficial hope to see you there!

    • @xavierparsons3685
      @xavierparsons3685 Месяц назад

      @@gracegiver29class of 2030 hopeful here as well good luck!

  • @caramanico1
    @caramanico1 Месяц назад +4

    In early retirement, I''m a part-time, flex employee of NABSD (Naval Academy Business Services Division), meaning that I get assignments to help out at The Midshipman Store (on The Yard), at The Sports Brigade Complex (across the Severn River) or at the warehouse (just off The Yard in Annapolis). However, I'm usually assigned to The GIft Shop on the academy grounds. I love it because of the professionalism and courtest always shown by the great people that work there. Plus, I get the chance to use my sales skills and background with all of the proceeds going directly to support the education of - and the programs for - our midshipmen. I could not be more honored to work anywhere else.

  • @ivanlussich8146
    @ivanlussich8146 Месяц назад +9

    I am from Uruguay, 85. I did visit the US Naval Academy at Annapolis MD back in 1963, while touring the States. I saw imposing old, grey buildings which obviously are no longer there, and some graceful sailboats moored near the premises. An ideal place to study everything related to ships. Thks for the fine video.

  • @InnocentPotato-pd7wi
    @InnocentPotato-pd7wi Месяц назад +1

    Western Marylander here! Navy family, too! My uncle quit high school at age 17 years and joined the US Navy. He ended up on an Ammunition ship December 7,1941 at Pearl Harbor! He was a very proud member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association/ Philadelphia chapter! I was very fortunate to be able to meet many of those Survivors at my Uncle's annual Pearl Harbor Survivors Association summer picnic , not far from Valley Forge Pennsylvania! My father was a former US Naval officer and scientist. Dad helped build the very first Atomic Reactors for Submarines/ Admiral Rickover's program. My brother's best friend Ken Waldie graduated from the Naval Academy! He was on a plane that hit the WTC September 11,2001! We were on our way to the Eastern Shore ,when dad suggested we stop at the Naval Academy. It was Ken 's first year! I always remember him running up to greet our family in his uniform! RIP Ken! We miss you buddy! He was always smiling ! GO NAVY! 🫡🫡🫡⚓️⛵️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

  • @mjgolfgirl0408
    @mjgolfgirl0408 17 дней назад +1

    Mind blown and hats off on the only one cobbler in the academy😳! I hope my son and the entire brigade are grateful to this wonderful man!

  • @sydneycarton4885
    @sydneycarton4885 Месяц назад +2

    My son is a 2019 USNA grad. This well made wonderful video captures it all and brings back all of the memories of my many visits during his four years. Well done young man! Carry on.

  • @donaldparlett7708
    @donaldparlett7708 2 месяца назад +7

    Being an Annapolitan native the Naval Academy is what I grew up with. It started on 1973 with sponsoring 13 mids and adding more over the years.me well I served 6 years in the Army.

  • @JohnTheMac
    @JohnTheMac Месяц назад +5

    60,000 start an application; 20,000 complete an application; there are 5,350 Congressional nominations and an unspecified number of Vice-Presidential nominations; 1,400 receive a LOA; 1,250 accept their LOA of whom 200-250 are recruited athletes and 50-75 are prior Enlisted and USNA Prep School. Congrats to USNA Class of 2029 LOA recipients. You earned it. Go Navy!

  • @joshhall1468
    @joshhall1468 2 месяца назад +3

    I live about 5 miles from the Naval Academy, it is such a blessing to so close to such a beautiful place. There is nothing like it

  • @msabol01
    @msabol01 2 месяца назад +10

    Props to you for going all in at USNA, hope your AF classmates don't give you grief for sporting Navy gear....Beat Army!!

  • @MonoTalonGaming
    @MonoTalonGaming 2 месяца назад +15

    As a '21 grad this is the best video I've seen that's been done on life as a Midshipman so thank you for that! There was also a lot of B-Roll of my class in this one so I appreciate that as well.

  • @Adventuregirl96
    @Adventuregirl96 2 месяца назад +4

    I was able to spend a semester there through the S.A.E.P. in 2016 and you did a wonderful job showcasing the USNA. Despite my short time there it is a time full of memories and good times with all the new friends I made.

  • @SportCavee
    @SportCavee 2 месяца назад +19

    Wow the campus is truly beautiful. Never been a big fan of the navy (I'm more of an Air Force / Marine Corps person) but this was really impressive, especially Bancroft hall.

    • @Timmy-kb3nf
      @Timmy-kb3nf 2 месяца назад +6

      Marines are navy though

    • @Wappple
      @Wappple 2 месяца назад

      @@Timmy-kb3nf There's still a distinction in classification, and I think he was making it pretty apparent that he was referring to them as seperate entities

    • @Timmy-kb3nf
      @Timmy-kb3nf 2 месяца назад

      @@Wappplewell this is about the naval academy and what it is like which is where marines attend

    • @Wappple
      @Wappple 2 месяца назад

      @@Timmy-kb3nf I'm a US Marine, I'm aware. However, I still don't particularly see the relevance of your statement to begin with

    • @Dan-t8q
      @Dan-t8q Месяц назад

      "...Marines are navy though..."
      "...There's still a distinction in classification..."
      - - - - -
      Yeah... Marines just hate it when you tell them they're part of the Navy! :)
      The Marines are part of the Naval Service, and the Marine Corps is within the Department of the Navy... however the Marine Corps is considered a separate branch of the U.S. Armed Forces -
      BEAT ARMY!!

  • @pilot701
    @pilot701 2 месяца назад +11

    my father is in the air force and i have done a lot of cool stuff but you bring the cool stuff to the people that don't have the chance so thanks Sam

    • @Hurst6969
      @Hurst6969 2 месяца назад

      It is absolutely criminal what has happened to the US military
      standards have been flushed down the toilet

  • @SoggyBagelz
    @SoggyBagelz 2 месяца назад +7

    annapolis is my favorite town i've ever visited. just beautiful

  • @beardedshooter9540
    @beardedshooter9540 2 месяца назад +6

    Had the pleasure of having a tour there at the start of the month, as a UK person visiting it was very impressive and Annapolis is an amazing place.

  • @skittle9946
    @skittle9946 2 месяца назад +10

    It was so cool to have you on the Yard! Many of my classmates looked to your videos as we were applying💯

  • @eriksettle8260
    @eriksettle8260 День назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @sarasita7779
    @sarasita7779 2 месяца назад +12

    Thank you for this! I'm currently living my dream through my plebe, although the place is not an easy one, there is nothing like it. Great video!

  • @Crymeariver227
    @Crymeariver227 2 дня назад

    My father is interred in a niche at the Columbarium; the USNA was one of the most important and memorable times of his life and where he wanted his final resting place to be. Class of 1943 RIP pops, miss you every day.❤

  • @llawlietdxl
    @llawlietdxl 2 месяца назад +8

    Best Ad I have ever seen so far.

  • @XxLivVendayas
    @XxLivVendayas Месяц назад +2

    My uncle works there, when my family traveled up there we got a private tour from him all over the campus. It’s actually really cool!!

  • @robertcocciardi2772
    @robertcocciardi2772 Месяц назад

    OK ! As a son of a career musician at the USMA at West Point, this is my FIRST TIME learning, seeing the OTHER SIDE, Navy. Fifteen years at West Point as the son of a musician/soldier my life was influenced by West Point. So, seeing this video, I say, Impressive, outstanding, everything I saw and heard. Annapolis is a gorgeous site for learning, grooming, training future Naval officers. Thank you so much showing me this outstanding institution training men and women to lead and serve in the US Navy. So, tomorrow, we will see which academy claims the commanders trophy. As second best, you will definitely have a very tough mission. play hard and play well, you will need to. The Cadets at West Point are frosty, and Hungary.
    Bob Cocciardi, Clearwater, Florida who served 1967-1973, US AIR FORCE. All the best to ya’ll!

  • @mckinleyseaver5061
    @mckinleyseaver5061 2 месяца назад +8

    Your best video by far! Bravo! Go Navy!!!

  • @LarrGgg-hu3wb
    @LarrGgg-hu3wb 2 месяца назад +6

    One of your best video ever🎉🎉🎉thank u Sam for sharing!! It's one of a kind for our new generation to see...

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @alext6933
    @alext6933 2 месяца назад +51

    Cobbler for MVP.

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  2 месяца назад +2

      For real though

    • @jscott7151
      @jscott7151 Месяц назад

      3000 pairs of shoes per year!

    • @arm2307
      @arm2307 Месяц назад

      Thinking the same thing

  • @toddgabweg
    @toddgabweg 7 дней назад +1

    My son will be there in June for his plebe summer… he will be playing football for Navy!!! He gets his official visit at the end of January- can’t wait. Great video.

  • @noahbohl2127
    @noahbohl2127 Месяц назад

    I lived in Annapolis for a few years with my parents when I was young, and I’ve been back a few times. I got to go to the naval academy for an academic conference relatively recently, and it was so cool. Bancroft hall especially was absolutely amazing to see.

  • @digaoap
    @digaoap Месяц назад

    I'm not American, but this video made me admire the effort of these young people, their discipline, their team spirit and the passion they have for what they do. Congratulations.

  • @American-1776-
    @American-1776- 17 дней назад +4

    I graduated the naval academy in '97 and I'm still serving as a naval aviator right now

  • @DiegoJacinto-l2o
    @DiegoJacinto-l2o 2 месяца назад +5

    Looking forward to your Dragon Lady video Sam! It was a pleasure having you at Beale! Annapolis looks like a very fulfilling time. Thanks for sharing.

    • @mgsgamer
      @mgsgamer 2 месяца назад +1

      Dragon lady isn't in Annapolis

  • @darrelljensen3953
    @darrelljensen3953 2 месяца назад +11

    Proud of all who attend the United States Naval, Air Forces, Coast Guard Academy. But my heart and love is the Cadets who attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. The oldest and one of the most beautiful schools in the United States. Most visited. And as they say at West Point. GO ARMY BEAT NAVY

  • @melissabowers6268
    @melissabowers6268 2 месяца назад +2

    Blue and Gold Baby! GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY (And Air Force too, even though I love you Sam!) Proud navy family, three generations, all naval officers, with my brother being the third generation officer still in as a Lt Commander PAO officer. They didn't go to the Academy but a LOT of great family friends have!

  • @kimharding2246
    @kimharding2246 9 дней назад +1

    Gosh, I miss living in Annapolis. It was so much fun being a Midshipman sponsor! 😊

  • @RudyClue
    @RudyClue 2 месяца назад +3

    You’ve got to bring some light to forgotten aspects of the military man, this video was amazing, and I think could really get some eyes on places nobody looks!

  • @nenye.s_tears
    @nenye.s_tears 2 месяца назад +13

    I'm not even american and these videos got me excited to join any military academy there lol

  • @ScarypatVr
    @ScarypatVr 2 месяца назад +21

    I am a son of an army ranger thanks for giving info on other military branches and units

  • @laurief1421
    @laurief1421 19 часов назад

    Pretty awesome, thanks for this tour. I've taught a few students who have gone on the Naval Academy.❤❤❤

  • @killerCOD97
    @killerCOD97 Месяц назад +2

    The shoe cobbler shop was super neat. Thanks for showing.

  • @aaroncummings4991
    @aaroncummings4991 2 месяца назад

    I live like 5 minutes up the road from the Academy and I've been watching you for a long time now. I cant believe I missed you while you were in Annapolis!

  • @lesliegirard7190
    @lesliegirard7190 Месяц назад

    this is great. Funny story for me is that I accidently applied to the Naval Academy when I was doing college applications. I applied to so many schools that somehow I managed to throw this in as well. I didn't know it until someone called to arrange my interview with the Senator of my state. I withdrew my application at that time because...true story...at that time, I couldn't swim. Pretty sure the Navy requires that specific skill set, lol.

  • @plewski952
    @plewski952 2 месяца назад +1

    i was there in the morning in the rotunda watching you film the academy what a great chance you had to come back thanks Sam. sorry i wasn't able to get a picture i was super busy.

  • @brucereeve2704
    @brucereeve2704 Месяц назад

    Enlisted in the Navy 1952. Visited the academy in October 2022 with an Honor Flight, Central Calif. Coast. Enjoyed both very much. Thank you😊

  • @orlandogotay9853
    @orlandogotay9853 2 месяца назад +5

    Things have improved. My refrigerator, tucked away in a closet and protected from discovery by a timer, was soooo illegal 😂

  • @shoichimoriya8535
    @shoichimoriya8535 Месяц назад +1

    5:56 Glad that you honor and respect the traditions of the U.S Naval Academy Sam!

  • @ScottHirons
    @ScottHirons 2 месяца назад +1

    Love they got the Zoomie wearing Navy gear and cheering the Mids on at the football game!

  • @bo0tsy1
    @bo0tsy1 29 дней назад +2

    Lucky to see an Army Navy game, Navy won it at Cowboy stadium.

  • @noirodracing
    @noirodracing 2 дня назад

    Superbes images , bon son ,vidéo entrainante .THANK YOU et vive la NAVY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @devinperkins730
    @devinperkins730 Месяц назад +1

    Loved the whole video but one small correction is that both the Men's and Women's Lacrosse programs are not club sports. They are NCAA Division I. Coming from a Sport Management Guy! Keep up the good work my man. Love all your videos. They're so educational and entertaining. Very well done and keeps the attention of the audience.

  • @amen_ra6926
    @amen_ra6926 29 дней назад +2

    I don't know about a "homey" feeling. We didn't have the luxury of A/C and a fridge. When I would be in a cab and would see Bancroft off in the distance when coming back from various breaks, I would get a knot in my stomach 🤣😂.
    I still remember something I heard on I-Day from the Commandant; you may get paid to go but nothing is free. You do pay a price to get the training and education.

  • @odemaj8605
    @odemaj8605 Месяц назад

    To foreigners,the American military is a force for good and a force responsible for a lot of pain and sorrow .
    Documentary like this replaces the bad with an image of responsible men and women whom only is out to serve their nation,I respect and even can relate with them.

  • @nikineal69
    @nikineal69 Месяц назад +1

    As a parent I truly appreciated the free education my daughter received at USNA.

  • @hiandbye3863
    @hiandbye3863 Месяц назад

    Man, I would have loved this information when I was in high school. Graduated undergrad but this academy looks like a dream.

  • @NikoHC
    @NikoHC 2 месяца назад +3

    Best channel of the year! no 🧢

  • @derriklest2161
    @derriklest2161 Месяц назад

    i love watching these videos they give me back some of the comradery i had when i served in the military.

  • @USAIRFORCE621
    @USAIRFORCE621 Месяц назад +3

    When you know that you've had a small part in helping a mid or an Air Force academy cadet pursue their dream of service it is quite humbling, one of my former Civil Air Patrol cadets is at Annapolis now and another is heading for USAFA. To have the USNA literally in my backyard is amazing!

  • @tempesto7559
    @tempesto7559 Месяц назад +1

    I'm applying to the summer seminar here! This place looks so cool and it would be a dream to go here.

  • @instructormatt_
    @instructormatt_ 2 месяца назад

    Shoutout to Dave Forman repping the great Class of '98, the last class to have a real plebe summer! Oh, and nice to see good old YP 698. Great memories of throwing up on the chart table in rough seas (for a YP, anyway) while underway to Boston in the summer of 1995. Go Navy, Beat Army!

  • @seryo10000
    @seryo10000 Месяц назад +1

    Greetings guys, excellent work greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴😃👏👏

  • @carlygrace2
    @carlygrace2 Месяц назад

    I’m from the Annapolis area. I wouldn’t say Downtown Annapolis feels like a typical college town. It feels firstly like a historic town where you’re stepping back in time. Very family oriented as well as artsy. Then there’s the unique atmosphere the Naval Academy brings-it’s a college yet it’s a military base.⚓️🦀

  • @PfizerRN_NavyReserveCaptain
    @PfizerRN_NavyReserveCaptain 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for taking us inside to see where the US Navy molds our future Officers, Sailors and Warfighters. #GoNavy

  • @r0bcgn
    @r0bcgn 2 месяца назад +2

    Big shoutout for all your videos but especially for this one.
    Wish we had those kind of institutions in Germany ✌️

  • @hoperiley9416
    @hoperiley9416 20 дней назад +1

    Watching from Annapolis md! Loved this

  • @fgodek1964
    @fgodek1964 Месяц назад

    Of course at USMA, Plebes had to greet any upperclassman that they encountered. "Beat Navy" was an acceptable greeting but I always made sure to use it when I passed a Naval academy midshipman that was at West Point for the year. A typical response from the midshipman was, "In your dreams, mister, in your dreams."

  • @rescuelee9558
    @rescuelee9558 20 дней назад +1

    im class of 93 kor air force academy…!!
    wish all cadet battle success !!!!

  • @odgreen5655
    @odgreen5655 2 месяца назад +2

    It was really cool hearing about the Beat Army culture. Even the Naval Academy has a fantasy 🎉

    • @bodidley5015
      @bodidley5015 Месяц назад

      Navy leads 62-55 over army in their football rivalry. So it’s hardly fantasy.

    • @odgreen5655
      @odgreen5655 Месяц назад

      @bodidley5015 no need to make me cry. We will prevail. I have a great deal of respect for Navy...except that one day of the year.

    • @bodidley5015
      @bodidley5015 Месяц назад

      @@odgreen5655 I’m only a fan because I’m a grad. It’s only football game I generally watch. Gonna be a tough one again this year. Army’s had a good season. They’re gonna be hard to beat. I scoffed at it a bit when I was there (I was a prior enlisted Marine) but it’s a fun, spirited rivalry between two storied institutions. Nothing but respect for West Point cadet counterparts. They’re the oldest federal military academy and have produced some tremendous Americans and leaders.

  • @bobbypatterson7481
    @bobbypatterson7481 26 дней назад +1

    well-done like always. informative and value-added. tremendous resource.

  • @sammmy4495
    @sammmy4495 Месяц назад +1

    I'm a very proud uncle of two current Mid Shipmen, my Niece and Nephew.

  • @kylerkastner2808
    @kylerkastner2808 2 месяца назад +2

    Awesome production value🔥🔥🔥

  • @maddssmithy
    @maddssmithy Месяц назад

    cant wait to see your other vids of the other military academies. i think the coast guard has one as well. people always forget about that. please do that one too

  • @GeorgiaChapa
    @GeorgiaChapa Месяц назад +2

    Visit Texas A&M Corps of Cadets!!!
    The Fightin' Texas Aggie Cadet Corps. Contributed over 20,000 Aggies (14,000 of them were officers) to serve in WWII. More than the combined totals of West Point and Naval academy officers. Not only do we get a Cadet Corps here, get we the entire Aggie network. WHOOP!!! I'm a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band which is part of the Aggie Corps, we are the largest Military marching band in the NATION.
    Also not to mention, the Texas Aggie Freshmen Drill team has 14 national championships in a row, beating the academies!!!😎

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm  Месяц назад +1

      Would love to! Can you have someone from corps leadership reach out to my team?

    • @GeorgiaChapa
      @GeorgiaChapa Месяц назад

      @ On it! 😎🤠

  • @ArtFreeman
    @ArtFreeman 2 месяца назад +1

    The military academies do a great job creating military officers. I was in the Navy ROTC and served in the Navy for a few years.

  • @chloebuffalino8455
    @chloebuffalino8455 Месяц назад

    My Cousin went to the Naval Academy and I went to the graduation but never got to look inside it. It was so coo to see what he was talking about during his experiences.

  • @LightofJoey
    @LightofJoey 27 дней назад

    Man, this is such a good video Sam well done

  • @fs7643
    @fs7643 2 месяца назад +5

    Things like this make me wish I was in the US to experience it

    • @Hurst6969
      @Hurst6969 2 месяца назад

      Oh please
      be thankful that you are not
      what has happened to the us military over past four years is not less than criminal
      Imagine a pilot flying a multi billion dollar aircraft determined by the color of skin or sexual preference
      they allow men in female bathrooms so imagine that

    • @Rex_Racer
      @Rex_Racer Месяц назад +1

      You can apply- they will take international students.

  • @realspacenerd
    @realspacenerd 2 месяца назад +29

    thumbnail goes hard asf

  • @cns881
    @cns881 Месяц назад

    Visited there during the summer a few years back from Baltimore. Was definitely a cool experience!

  • @smkearsley
    @smkearsley 2 месяца назад +2

    You did a great job on this video! Makes me wanna apply when it’s my time too 😅. I think USAFA deserves a redemption video!

  • @ScourgeGhost13
    @ScourgeGhost13 Месяц назад

    Wish I could’ve gotten into a place like this. Looks so epic

  • @durrancejames2614
    @durrancejames2614 Месяц назад +1

    Sam, awesome work and thanks for sharing !

  • @BlueAngelEdits
    @BlueAngelEdits 2 месяца назад +2

    I’ve been waiting for this video, GO BLUE ANGELS💙💛

  • @HOFFMaster1989
    @HOFFMaster1989 Месяц назад

    I might be mistaken as its been about a year, but i was on annapolis for two months of training. The large british flags hanging from the ceiling behind glass in the Masquerader's theater are all flags captured from British navy vessels by the United States Navy

  • @seryo10000
    @seryo10000 Месяц назад +1

    I'm going to use Sofi 😃 thanks for the information 👍👍

  • @MichaelLogan-y5w
    @MichaelLogan-y5w Месяц назад

    what a great show! Looking forward to watching more episodes

  • @FrancisBridles-ko8ne
    @FrancisBridles-ko8ne Месяц назад +1

    I wish I would’ve been able to go to here but unfortunately I won’t be able too. Mass Maritime is a good school so I’m glad I’ll be able to go there

  • @Loosehead1
    @Loosehead1 Месяц назад

    One of my favorite things is going to Annapolis on a weekend afternoon and seeing all the midshipmen walking around in their whites