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If you have a plebe starting at the U.S. Naval Academy this summer, then you know that Plebe Summer can be a real test of their mental, physical and moral strength.  It’s a time of total transformation, and plebes need every bit of encouragement they can get as they embark on a life completely different from the one they’ve always known. 

Right now, the plebes are running, sweating and saluting their way through Naval Academy Plebe Summer, their introduction to the U.S. Naval Academy. Inducted on I-Day in late June, these incoming midshipmen are learning the ropes at the Academy, getting acquainted with the unique customs and terminology as well as adhering to the rigorous requirements of being a midshipman. Despite the punishing Annapolis heat, they perform hours of physical training (PT) as well as start their military leadership education. By the end of the summer, they will be transformed from civilian high school graduates to midshipmen, a change their parents and loved ones will get to witness when they visit for Plebe Parents’ Weekend. 

Would you like to paint the town red (and white and blue) this Independence Day? Would you enjoy watching a parade marching proudly down Main Street and seeing stunning fireworks light the Fourth of July sky? If your answer is yes, then Annapolis is the perfect place to visit for the holiday. This historic spot is a beautiful example of our prized American hometowns, with Fourth festivities lined up throughout the weekend from the Annapolis Harbor to the outskirts of town. We welcome you to the “Sailing Capital of the U.S.” to celebrate the birth of our great nation and enjoy its unique history, culture, and hospitality.