New Zealand Girl Reacts to THE US ARMY AND NAVY FOOTBALL GAME INTRODUCTION!!

[@brianbraswell434]

It's said that the Army / Navy game represents the only game where everyone on the field is willing to fight and die for everyone in the stands.

[@chadeckley3028]

Which proves air Force gets no respect, they don't say the same thing when they play Army or Navy

[@SixcCamaro1]

@@chadeckley3028 it's because Army and Navy are the 2 original branches. Air Force used to be Army.

[@chadeckley3028]

@@SixcCamaro1 I understand that, its still not the only game under those circumstances. This game however is bigger, and means more to more people.

[@kenya6497]

@@SixcCamaro1 You mean the Chair Force?

[@scottcannon6347]

Chad eckley I’m an 82 Airborne combat vet. No disrespect to Air Force. This vid was about the Army/Navy game. Air Force Academy usually wins more games than both of those combined.

[@bigdaddy6871]

They forget to mention how hard it is to get into a military academy. You have to be smart these kids are scholars who will be leading the military in the future. Future Captains,generals, presidents,etc... some of the smartest kids in the country go to these academy’s

[@johnglue1744]

You also need a nomination from a source such as a member of congress , the president or vice president. Usually applicants get nominations from their state rep in congress to help them. The acceptance rate each year is very low so it is a huge deal to attend an academy .

[@operator0]

@@johnglue1744 You can bypass the traditional nomination process and get to the front of the line if one of your parents has a Medal of Honor. You still need the grades and SAT scores though. One of the many perks for that award. West Point is one of the world's premier civil engineering schools. The Naval Academy has one of the world's premier History programs. The Air force Academy has the world's only class that teaches you how to properly sit in a chair. I think that class is mandatory.

[@ttbean70]

Joseph Eddy it’s a huge deal to get invited to both these schools, and it’s intense, the amount of pressure is crazy. But what comes out is one squared away brain. I served under 5 of these graduates and although two of them had a ego the size of a football stadium they still were smart and quick. The other three well I received valuable lessons. It’s pretty cool

[@ivi122]

@@operator0 😂 chair?

[@craigfitzy1714]

You asked “so these are colleges;” the service academies are some of the finest universities in the world. They produce well educated commissioned officers with 4 year bachelor’s degrees, and upon graduation they become active duty officers. It is way beyond highly selective to be able to get into a service academy. The football is only secondary and all of the cadets and midshipmen are on “scholarship,” not just the football players.

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Incredible!!

[@jtclaf]

"In the years to come, some of you will go to the far reaches of space and some will go to the bottom of the ocean" John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States ARMY-NAVY

[@CourtneyCoulston]

I love that quote! Thanks for sharing it.

[@kylejohnson8112]

I remember when I enlisted. My mother is a lady tough as nails. Almost saw her cry. When I enlisted, she cried so hard as I was getting on the van to take me to MEPS, later to fly out to boot camp. I am now in the Navy and thoroughly enjoy it. Go Navy! Beat Army!

[@josephdillon5203]

@@daviion632 i never served, family nembers and friends, but nit me

[@kapfiji731]

@@josephdillon5203 I’d recommend it, if not that’s your choice.

[@josephdillon5203]

@@kapfiji731 passed the age limit

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@stephsdlnthms3957]

The Army-Navy Game is played by the military academy of West Pointe (Army) and the Naval Academy. Think of them as universities where ALL of the students have signed up to join the military, and once they graduate they go into the military or navy as officers. The universities are ran by the military, so the instructors are all military service members as well, and the curriculum combines military training and advanced university courses. The kids who go there are SMART, and they have A LOT of work - think of them as military versions of Harvard and Yale. There have been several presidents and other high profile leaders who graduated from these academies, especially West Pointe.

[@josephdillon5203]

West point -army Annapolis -navy

[@josephdillon5203]

That's if u don't pay, if u pay, u don't need to serve in the military

[@robertwynn9131]

@@josephdillon5203 West Point - Army *Annapolis - Navy/ Marine Corp

[@mcmillanndu]

No one pays to go to the service academies, and graduates have a 5-year service obligation (as officers) after graduation.

[@josephdillon5203]

@@mcmillanndu thats not true

[@reggieice5490]

I've always loved watching the Army-Navy Game every year

[@bubbaclemson5566]

Army Navy, a true AMERICAN TRADITION! GOOOOO ARMY BEAT Navy!!! #HOOAH!

[@lightfootjpauls]

Go NAVY!

[@laynecox3992]

This is the only football I watch. No spoiled millionaire to ruin it.

[@thissailorja]

Its the only college game i give a damn about.

[@PinkHawk191]

Go Navy Beat Army!

[@ludthestud7978]

It was awesome when Army beat Navy when I was stationed in Korea because my Battalion Commander gave us Monday off to watch the game since we were 14 hrs ahead and when Army won he gave us Tuesday off as well. The Army Navy game is a big deal especially when your commanding officer went to West Point.

[@clane4485]

One of my best friends in high school went into the Air Force Academy. He was also accepted to Dartmouth, Cornell, and Duke. You have to be in the top 1% to be accepted into the military academies.

[@outabeat]

My son was recruited by West Point (Army) and Air Force Academy. He didn't wind up going to either and found a home elsewhere, but those institutions are incredible. Lots of respect for all the military academies.

[@bbrow12]

Pat Tillman sums up everything- do a reaction on Pat TIllman.

[@davekingsbury9749]

You are so right Lance!!!!

[@bigdaddy6871]

Yes please

[@thomasrocker7408]

Absolutely

[@formulah113]

A story about fratricide? Why do you want to cover that?

[@kenehlears7716]

I'm an lifelong Univ. of Michigan fan and an old Air Force vet who loves college football.but to me there is no better college game than Army-Navy.it has all the joy,pageantry and tradition of the college games.but it also represents the honor duty and sacrifice of our country's military.when the cadets and midshipmen classes enter the stadium is i think the coolest tradition in college sports.thank you dear for a great reaction.

[@nfamus540]

My best friend played football at Army West Point, he graduated and was eventually deployed to Afghanistan. On his first day in the country he volunteered to go on a mission within hours of his arrival, he didn't return alive. He was killed by an IED, the Army Navy game hits me hard every year. Love you Chase. If you want to know more of his story there's many videos here on KZbin about him, his name is Chase Prasnicki.

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Omg wow I’m sorry for the passing of your friend 😔😔 I’ve written down his name. God bless.

[@nfamus540]

@@CourtneyCoulston Thank you also if anyone sees this and wants to see more about him here's a song by someone we went to high school with that he wrote for Chase kzbin.info/www/bejne/roCmnWNso9-gmc0

[@toreyhassenfelt8448]

As an Army mom I sobbed thru the whole 1st video. I hadn't seen it before.

[@tomwoliver]

I've been to several Army/Navy games. It's very intense. You get swept away with the pageantry and patriotism of it all. I also had season tickets for many years at West Point. That is a great place to see a football game! Go Army! Beat Navy!

[@XxAverageJoexX]

1% of the US population serves. Glad I served my time. I do miss it at times, especially when I watch you react to military stuff. Respect from 🇺🇸 They will become officers in the military.

[@taun856]

To be admitted to either of these schools, you must either have the recommendation of your Congressional representative (or a service related recommendation), You must also be at least 17 but not yet 23 years of age, not be married or be legally responsible for a child and have strong ACT or SAT scores...

[@kapfiji731]

Or be the child of one who has received the Medal of Honor

[@ivi122]

Plus high class rank in high school , pass the physical test and be qualified medically too

[@rob8379]

Applying to the military academies is the hardest college application that will ever be completed. The references and academic requirements are at the highest levels. You are at school and in the military for 4, sometimes 5 years. Some of the most elite education and consistent training makes it extremely difficult. Also, look at the graduates who became national heroes.

[@ttbean70]

Go Navy Beat Army! I wake up in the middle night yelling that. It’s just habit. Love the tradition.

[@CourtneyCoulston]

😂😂 I love it

[@4lilnoles]

I was in the Navy for 6 years. I truly love watching this game every year. Go Navy, Beat Army

[@leefischer5814]

You've had alot to cheer about this millennium then😁

[@4lilnoles]

@@leefischer5814 Yes. But i remember the not so good games too

[@c.simmons2147]

I love the Army-Navy game. We give it a special place on the college football calendar, with the game being played the week after the conference championships so its the only game that day. There is so much tradition and pageantry in the game, but even more than that its just amazing to watch these guys who gave up having the fun athlete experience at a normal college to instead take a much harder path. During the game they show the service assignments of the seniors, and seeing that it really hits you that many of these guys playing on national TV in front of a crowd of 50,000+ will, in 6 months time, be sent to every far off corner of the world to defend our country. There really is nothing else like it.

[@areguapiri]

I wish you could see the actual beginning of the Army/Navy game. All of the fans are members of the military academies, and they are all dressed in the same formal attire. I recommend doing a reaction to "Roger Staubach". He played for Navy in the 1960s and became the quarterback who made the Dallas Cowboys famous (America's Team) in the 1970s.

[@AB-qt4dj]

You asked if these are colleges. The three service academies are three of the hardest colleges to get into the world. Not only do you need a Ivy League resume to get in, you also need a congressional recommendation. Tickets are open to anyone.

[@nero7469]

I'm an American High Schooler and I've thought about signing up to one of these schools or joining the military but sadly I can't because I'm medically disqualified

[@CourtneyCoulston]

I see..... keep your head up! Life will open up its opportunities for you.

[@wessparkmon2395]

Normal civilians can go because I got to go to this past year (which the second video was the intro for). The single coolest football game experience in the United States. I've been to multiple SEC football stadiums, the Rose Bowl, the Cotton Bowl, but absolutely nothing compares to going to the Army-Navy Game. There's nothing like it. One of those games everyone who can needs to go to. You hear the expression "Sing Second" because both teams gather after the game for the singing of both schools' alma mater songs, starting with the team who loses the game first, then the winner second. The excitement of the supporters for the winners is so great to be around. I sat with Navy supporters and their excitement to sing after losing the past three years was so great.

[@form_52]

They are college. But it comes with a contracted military commitment. Graduates are all Officers. Some people could argue it's more difficult to get accepted into West Point or the Naval Academy than it is to be accepted to Harvard. They take only the best.

[@robinmills8675]

You are getting emotional while I sit here with tears running down my cheeks. Love your videos.

[@jimgeiser1570]

It is also a tradition the the President of the United States will attend the Game, and sit with the Commandant of the defending team until half time. At the half, Mishipmen and Cadets line up at 2 35 yard lines, and the President walks over to the other Commandant.

[@salm2535]

No one pays to go to the academies so yes technically I suppose you could say they're on scholarships. Upon graduation you have a commitment to serve in the military for a total of 8 years.

[@jackmelton5777]

HasBeen 1559 isn’t it five for the navy

[@johnrooney1033]

@@jackmelton5777 It's a minimum 5 year commitment for all service academies.

[@thereflexboxer2ndlt550]

It’s not 8 years active. It’s 5 years for West Point. And 3 years on call basically.

[@dwightsaville9682]

Army Navy game is the one game I wait to watch. Retired Navy after 31 years and it still gives me chills watch both schools March on to the field....Amazing what a great game no matter who wins....although I got to say it GO NAVY BEAT ARMY

[@jomo82298]

You should watch the following 5 videos. • Sing Second - Army/Navy 2018 Remaster [4k] • Opening for Army-Navy Game 2017 • CBS Intro to 2016 Army-Navy Game Presented by USAA • Army Navy tease 2014 • America the Beautiful by the United States Navy Band

[@JM-zb2ip]

The first game was in 1890. Navy leads the all time series 61-52 with 7 ties. Navy also has the longest winning streak with 14 in a row.

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Oh really? How fascinating! Good to know. Thank you for that.

[@NoRt44]

I have been to the Army Navy game it is the best game I've ever been to. The most powerful quote I've never heard from sports was 2017 "this is the only game in the world where everyone on the field is willing to die for everyone watching".

[@wanfu5634]

Army-Navy is the one game where you are there as much for the audience as the football on the field.

[@leonellis193]

To give you more- by accepting an appointment to one of the military academies in the U.S. means giving a 6 year commitment to serve. At age 18 that's HUGE and much much more than just going to school. You go to school for 4 years then you serve in the military for 6 after your schooling is over. On a side note... GO ARMY!!!!!

[@jimgeiser1570]

Presidents of the United States Ulysses Grant and Dwight Eisenhower went to the United State Military College in West Point, New York; President Jimmy Carter went to the US Military Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. I think the game in 2018 was the 107th annual game between the 2 Academies.

[@deltahawk1001]

West Point, Annapolis Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy are colleges, but the students all receive officer commissions in the military when they graduate. When you go to this school you are signing up for the military.

[@tracybillingsley2648]

GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY! The US Naval Academy, US Military Academy (also called West Point), and the Air Force Academy are all 4 year schools where students earn their degrees while going through officer training. All three schools play athletics at the college level, but nothing compares to the pageantry and traditions of the Army-Navy Game.

[@NJbakintheday]

Well said, Tracy... except that first part! GO ARMY!! BEAT NAVY!! ;-)

[@larjohnsonrfl6161]

Go ARMY BEAT NAVY! SINK THE SHIP! SINK THE SHIP!

[@davidminer4546]

We, in the military, will make of each other, but we stand together when our nation needs us!

[@kenmahoney5255]

Thank you Courtney. As a veteran of the army I would like to say to all those that make the sacrifice in service to our country ❤️ Go Army Beat Navy!

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service! From a Navy granddaughter Go Navy Beat Army!

[@kimharding2246]

Go Navy! Beat Army! My grandfather gave the ultimate sacrifice in the Navy, my Dad had a career of 23 years in the Navy, and I married a Midshipman who became a Marine. And later, I was a sponsor to Mids in Annapolis. So the Army Navy game means a lot to me and my family.

[@tony_m_km6mzp]

As a U.S. Navy Veteran, on Navy-Army Game day it seems the world stops for 3 hours. Like Brian Braswell said in his post, "This is THE only game where everyone on the field is willing to fight for everyone in the stands". I would add and they fight for everyone watching on T.V. or listening on the radio or on the internet. We have a saying in the U.S. Military, "We are the few who chose to write a 'check' to the Citizens of the United States of America up to and including my life". I am so proud to call myself a United States Navy Veteran. The Greatest Navy in the World!! As John F. Kennedy once said "Ask not what your country can do for you, Ask what can you do for your country!" My paternal Grandfather and I and some of my cousins can say that "I served in This Country's Military Forces". To anyone who is thinking about enlisting into the Military in whatever country you are in, go and try and search for a veterans organization and ask them why did they join? If you do enlist, you will make friends to last a lifetime. GO NAVY!!!! BEAT ARMY!!!! FEAR THE GOAT!!!!

[@tonyhernandez3227]

Courtney You are a great anchor and narrator on all these videos 😂 Now you as a New Zealander I want to learn about your homeland, their people and cultures and way of life and the armed forces of your homeland. Never been there but heard and seen on the news

[@roberthudson1959]

There are videos that claim to list the "10 best college football team entrances" or something like that, but the games between Army, Navy, and Air Force are awe-inspiring on an entirely different level.

[@keglynx]

The Army Navy game is the most unique event to experience. The atmosphere is so intense for all the best reasons. Even though they are fighting against each other on the field, you can see the massive amount of respect they have for the other academy. GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!

[@loganleroy8622]

It's such a weird paradox because you have to have respect for the other school because they are essentially the exact same school. The only difference is changes in uniforms and what certain things are called. And yet I love nothing more than to see West Point suffer. GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!

[@BigDave423]

The greatest rivalry in college football. Though it no longer has implications on the national championship game like it did in the past, it's still a big deal. Think of it like this... somewhere around the world there is a person who has no interest in American football. Doesn't care about or cheer for either Alabama or Auburn. Florida, Florida State, or Miami. Michigan or Ohio State. But this person's two grandfathers each served their country. One in the Army and the other in the Navy. This person likes one grandfather better than the other. That individual will cheer for the service of their favorite grandfather. Even someone in your situation for example, because of your engagement to a Marine, you may choose to root for Navy over Army. It's because of situations like those, there are more people interested in the outcome of the Army/Navy game than any state or regional rivalry. Army vet. GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY. 😎👍

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service! Go Navy Beat Army!

[@inway404344]

The Army-Navy game has a drum off before the game starts which is amazing! Go Navy, beat Army!

[@RubyGB]

The service academies are federal institutions that provide an undergraduate education and train future commissioned officers for service in the U, S. Armed Forces. Applying to a Military Service Academy is a rigorous, highly competitive, and lengthy process only for the most determined and qualified candidates. They are the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Army) at West Point NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs CO, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London CT, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY. To apply prospective students must obtain an official nomination from a United States Congressperson (except Coast Guard). Students (cadets) receive free tuition, books, room and board, medical and dental care, along with a monthly stipend to cover any other living expenses IN EXCHANGE FOR AN ACTIVE DUTY OBLIGATION (after graduation they are commissioned as the lowest rank of commissioned officer in their branch of service). The service obligation is 8 years currently with at least 5 years on active duty and the remaining 3 in the inactive reserve. Different careers in the military may require different time commitments after graduation, however. As for the academy lifestyle, you can expect to have a pretty structured schedule that is strict, conservative, and requires lots of discipline. Cadets are often not able to leave campus unless permission is granted and there are also strict rules in place. Students must participate in mandatory activities from 6 in the morning to 8 in the evening, then finish homework and study after those hours. In addition, cadets must stay on top of their physical endurance and participate in intramural or varsity sports.

[@davidpost428]

These are two of our five military academies. It is four years of college for very bright people who will be officers when they graduate. But it is miltary training and classwork and whatever rank you attain in your class is something that can follow a military officer for as long as he lives so it is highly competitive during those four years. The Army is at West Point, in West Point, NY. The Navy is at Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland.

[@RCON410]

The 2017 Army Navy Game Intro is the one I think best exemplifies what it means to Serve the Nation. You should watch it. And yes you can buy tickets to see the game.

[@PinkHawk191]

My grandfather called my Zayde served in the Navy during World War 2 and my cousin is currently serving our country as a Marine. My Cousin Holly I love you and I am so proud of you! Go Navy Beat Army! I am proud of the heart Navy played with this year! Navy won the 2021 Army Navy game!

[@prentisrentie3127]

I'll recommend one better for you, Courtney. React to the history of the Commander-in-Chief trophy. It is a awarded to one of three military institutions: Army, Navy, or Air Force. The recipient of the Commander-in-Chief trophy is based upon which one the three football teams can beat the other two within the season (Army vs Air Force, Air Force vs Navy, Army vs Navy) despite the teams' overall records.

[@corymcdermott5096]

The ONLY game, where everyone has volunteered to give their life, for yours. GO ARMY; BEAT NAVY!!

[@laynecox3992]

West Point vs Annapolis, hell yeah.

[@ViPro2023]

West Point is the Army Academy for prospective officers, the Annapolis is the Navy academy for the same purpose. Cadets and midshipmen graduate with a four degree in almost anything, then are required to serve a certain number of years as officers.

[@faiththomas1749]

In this rivalry ( the only 3 way rivalry in college sports ) army plays navy in Annapolis, navy plays army at West Point ( New York ) Air Force plays both the winner of the game gets one point in the series and the winner receives the commander in chief trophy en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commander-in-Chief's_Trophy in the event each service school wins one game the current holder RETAINS the trophy ( the current holder is the naval academy and we won’t know who will be the 2020 champion until December 12th army faces navy

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

West point is one of the hardest universities to get into. i bet graduating from there looks fantastic on a job resume when you try to get a job if you choose not to be in the military for your whole working life.

[@spuds416]

The military academies provide an education on par with an Ivy league school. Acceptance to a military academy is extremely difficult

[@jeremyhanson1019]

The Army and Navy academies are free money-wise, in fact you are actually paid a small stipend. Instead of paying for tuition you pay with years of service. Other colleges give scholarships to athletes, a free education for your sacrifice on the field. The game is so rich with tradition. Like the prisoner exchange kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2Wbcmewit-YsM0 , Singing their fight songs (winner sings second) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKPWfpZvdt5_pbc, the game ball marathon relays, mascots, bonfires, and pushups every score. GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!

[@1BobsYourUncle]

Navy leads with 60 wins, 49 losses and 7 ties. The 2 academies have been playing each other since 1890 (Navy won the first game between them). GO NAVY BEAT ARMY! ⚓️🇺🇸⚓️

[@richardrodriguez2120]

I was in the army for 16 yrs and this is one game I never miss. Go Army. Beat Navy

[@erikhayes1]

When I was in the Army, we would throw Army/Navy game parties that rivaled Super Bowl Parties. I had buddy from High School who was in the Navy and every year we would bet on the game.

[@kavik2825]

West Point is the US Army Military Academy. Annapolis is the US Naval Academy....pretty much every student gets a scholarship to attend the military academies. They do not pay for it...except after graduation they do have to serve for a certain amount of years. The academies are where most of the officers are trained and educated to serve and lead the enlisted.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

If you were able to go it would be life-changing you would never look at a football rivalry or the military the same way ever again. If you really want to understand what Army Navy is really all about look at some of the video that has been put on KZbin over the last couple of years then this will all make sense. Thank you for your video reactions and wishing you the best

[@redhatpat9387]

You need an "appointment" by your congressman to get into either academy. It is VERY competitive.

[@jimmihaley9679]

It's not a college or a university, Its something way bigger than that and these men and women that serve this country, Are considered heroes in my eyes.

[@robertocastillo2305]

No, they have to get nominated from either Congress, vice president or the president they have to get a nomination to go to one of the service Academy I graduated from the Naval Academy. It’s an insane football game. ❤

[@michaelevans1193]

Each branch of the military has their own academy. Navy/Marine Corps is in Annapolis Maryland. Army is in West Point New York. Air Force is in Colorado Springs Colorado. The Coast Guard is in New London Connecticut. The Merchant Marine is in Kings Point New York. The Coast Guard and Merchant Marines are not military academies, since neither service falls under Department of Defense (DOD), but both are service academies. Each academy is a university with requirements similar to a normal university, but they have additional requirements both academically and otherwise as well as post-graduation requirements as well. Applicants must receive a nomination from a member of Congress, who only get one per year. It is truly the best of the best at each academy. For football, Air Force, Army and Navy compete for the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy. Note, the President is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. While both Army and Navy play Air Force each year, the Army-Navy game is unique. It is typically played in Philadelphia (about 1/2 way between the two campuses) and is the last regular season game played. Many believe that it is the perfect college football game because the teams are usually evenly matched; fundamentals and disciplined play are emphasized (naturally); few, if any players will play professionally; and at the end of the game both teams line up to salute the Alma Mater (school song) of first the winning team and then the other as a show of respect.

[@FUBAR956]

Michael Evans you’re wrong about the Coast Guard. It is a military academy and is under both the DOHS and DOD through the Navy.

[@loganleroy8622]

You were so close in your summary. The team that loses has their Alma Mater played first. If you watch the broadcast everyone makes a big deal about "singing second". But this doesn't just happen for Army Navy football. The Alma Maters get played after every single sporting event between Army and Navy throughout the year.

[@tomcat3769]

My best friend who is like a brother to me his daughter is at the Air Force Academy right now I am her adopted uncle and she’s my adopted niece I’m so proud of her

[@edgarb.9176]

I grew up in Arizona, and we are so proud of our Pat Tillman. He played college football here and then played pro in Arizona too. He is a national hero. Another notable arizonan with ties to the military is Lori Piestewa... no ties to football, but a true hero to us here in Arizona.

[@VTXCageSC]

There are a few highly recognized military colleges with long honorable military academic traditions to include The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and Texas Tech University, but there are ONLY three Military Academies: Army, Navy and Air Force. Of those, there is only ONE rivalry: Army-Navy. You must be a high school student of outstanding and impecable grades and character. You must demonstrate years of documented community service and athletic participation. You must have long written recommendations from the highest respected members and officials of your community and last, but not least, you MUST seek and gain a personal written recommendation and endorsement from your elected member of Congress to even begin to be considered for admission to the Academy of your choice. If admitted, you give up the "normal" civilian college experience to be treated your whole first year as the lowest of the low. You must literally memorize and recite verbatim hundreds of years of military and academy facts, figures, names, dates and history. For ANY infraction (most not even thought of in civilian life) you will perform extra duties on your free time, march long hours to work off "gigs" against you and STILL have to study long hours of math, physics, chemistry, engineering etc., prepare and wear a clean impecable uniform EVERY day, be ready to rise before dawn, participate in daily PT, clean your room and dorm areas, shit, shower and shave before you ever even think of breakfast (imagine eating while sitting fully erect with your chin literally touching your chest) and then be ready for morning formation and classes immediately after, ...all just to start your day in becoming "an officer and a gentleman/woman" in your chosen branch. The Honor Code alone will keep or drive most out. For Academy Midshipmen and Cadets, they have a multi-year obligation to military service and connot use their degrees to earn a private income or seek high-paying careers. They must continue to serve. Even professional athletes like Stabler and Robinson still had to serve their duties first. In the Army, Navy and Marines there are only two events that are considered un-official holiday events where, unless on critical duty, everything and everyone in uniform stops and all watch to support and cheer. They are The NFL Superbowl and The Army-Navy Game, or just "The Game." GO Army! BEAT Navy! (Oh yeah, look up and react to Pat Tillman, if you'd be so kind. I've watched and noted what you best react to and genuinely enjoy. It shouldn't dissapoint you at all.)

[@corvus1374]

Texas A&M.

[@zacharycraven316]

RVM

[@form_52]

I'm a huge football fan. But pro. I never watch college football. But I never Ever miss that day in December when Army plays Navy. But I may have a stake in it as I was in the Army. So...

[@Tmax-vs9cs]

This is one of my favorite intro videos to Army Navy game. It’s from 2016, also this Saturday is this years Army Navy game

[@jtcash2005]

There are five US Military Service Academies West Point, NY, Army, founded 1808 Annapolis, MD, Navy, founded 1845 New London, CT, Coast Guard, founded 1876 Kings Point, NY, Merchant Marine, founded 1943 Colorado Springs, CO, Air Force, founded 1954

[@ivi122]

Wear Point was on 1802

[@johngammon7891]

One thing to remember about these teams is their commitment to the U.S. Military after graduation, no million dollar contracts, no TV commercials, no ESPY awards, the only headlines are usually if you Die in Battle. God bless the U.S. Military!

[@edwardlittle5686]

You have to have a congressional nomination to even be considered for entry to these schools (Air Force Academy too BTW). Without a 30 on your ACT you basically have no chance (slight exceptions are made for football recruits). These schools are realistically just as hard or harder to get into than Harvard or Yale.

[@kyle808skeez]

U make me proud to be an army veteran all over again 14 years after my service. Binging ur military reactions. 🥰🥰🥰

[@trippyx4730]

I like how she reacted and I grew up in Virginia and my cousin was in the army and that’s something I never thought about until now

[@michaelmcgowen8780]

Army, the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, 4-year school that trains the commissioned officers of the U.S. Army. Navy, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, 4-year school that trains the commissioned officers of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Both academies, along with the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and play at the top levels of college sports against other universities and each other. You gain admittance to the service academies by appointment from a member of the U.S. Congress, and are obligated to a minimum of four years service in the U.S. military as a commissioned officer upon graduation.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

All you have to do is watch the game just once on television or online and all of this will make perfect sense

[@dmblum1]

My grandpa was in the Navy and when I was a little kid he gave me a Navy goat! What an awesome mascot! A goat!

[@AJxxxxxxxx]

U.S. Marine here, GO NAVY !!!!!!! Our sister branch

[@strykerbravo9910]

More like your daddyy branch bro😂 Also ARMY got that W today son!!! 💯

[@AJxxxxxxxx]

@@strykerbravo9910 Yea, yea, yea you could have this day we’ll take tomorrow 😼 Btw Navy may carry our budget but there is no disputing who the real man of the house is

[@kbjinx2273]

Army all the way

[@AJxxxxxxxx]

@@kbjinx2273 You guys got lucky this year 🙄

[@Racer_o_the_Reaper]

This is the only game that has ever mattered, and will remain to be the only one that matters in all of sports!

[@jarrydrivers324]

Westpointe is the US Military Academy, it is a college, not just football. Annapolis is the Naval Academy. Again, it is a college, not just football. The students at each school become officers in the military upon graduation.

[@samhouston1979]

the service schools are at a disadvantage playing other colleges, and it is a huge deal that they do so well against regular colleges since there are things like weight limits that prevent the service academies from having big offensive & defensive linemen.

[@jefflanduyt6750]

I'm retired enlisted Navy, the Army/Navy game is the purest game of ALL... re-read that... of ALL sports. It's about just two things, rivalry and pride. That's it, nothing else. No multi-million dollar paychecks or endorsements are involved. Rivalry and pride. How much purer can a game be? That is the reason that this one game, played one time a year, is the ONLY game in any sport that I watch like a religious event. Ask my family, they can attest to it. I get loud, I cuss, I cheer, I cry, and yes, I get drunk like a good sailor should. HOOYA NAVY! GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!! HT1(SW/AW), USN Ret.

[@kavik2825]

Army Navy is a long tradition...HUGE rivalry....

[@davidbullock1101]

Their are only appointments to the academy’s. Study presidential appointment senate and congressional appointments. They’re first. Second is an outstanding high schooler who’s recommended. Third and last are good students with the pride who do apply

[@thezdbailey]

I went into this video thinking there is no way in hell you could explain this rivalry to someone outside of the States. These two videos are about the best way you can show it. Another element you can take in is the actual game, and how differently they play it compared to the rest of football in 2020. It's just old school. Who wants it more. The fact that these MEN can go from this game to fight a war together is unfathomable in terms of respect.

[@camiloharritt3007]

Courtney this video was so amazing keep up the good work I have played football at Navy

[@Cubs-Fan.10]

Pat Tillman. React to him. Nothing else to say.

[@AntonioPena-fd4od]

Listen to him please

[@prettylilmiss7109]

Yes please react to pat tillmqn

[@zanemichael3814]

Makes me so mad that Brett Favre said Colin Kap deserves same treatment as pat. Great man and great football player

[@Cubs-Fan.10]

@@zanemichael3814 that was the biggest crock of shit. Can't wait to see a guy I once looked up to walk it back in a more disingenuous way.

[@larjohnsonrfl6161]

Yes @courtney please react to this

[@dominicfrancesconi1656]

when the first guy said "im going to westpoint" it was like i walked into a -50 degree freezer Go army beat navy

[@corvus1374]

The Army/Navy game is always held in Philadelphia in December. There is usually snow and freezing temperatures. The Navy team is called the Midshipmen. The Army team is called the Golden Knights. You have to get a recommendation from your member of Congress to get into a military academy. That takes connections.

[@tony_m_km6mzp]

It has also been held in New York City and Washington, D.C. and 1 time at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

[@ivi122]

My son didn’t have any connections and got 2 nominations to West Point and one to naval academy

[@loganleroy8622]

It doesn't take connections to get a congressional nomination. You have to interview in front of a panel and they evaluate you based on your resume and ability to answer questions during that environment. Army is the Black Knights, the Golden Knights is UCF. Army's mascot is a mule named Black Jack; Navy's is a Goat named Bill. The game is most often played in Philadelphia, but it has been played in DC, New York, Boston, Baltimore.

[@spuds416]

Whoever attends the Military academies will be an Officer when they graduate. Air Force, Navy (Marines attend the Naval Academy) Army. They have to serve at least 4yrs active duty. They compare the education to an Ivy league school.

[@TheTraumaCentre]

While there aren’t any scholarships required, your payment to the college is a minimum of 4 years of military service. And you are immediately promoted to and officer once you graduate. But it’s a lot of hard work to attend a military college. On top of a recommendation from a senator, governor, congressman, the Vice President, or the President himself. Good grades, good physical stamina and strength, excellent leadership skills, and the willingness to put everything of the line for your nation are required. GO ARMY BEAT NAVY!!!

[@Desertkid2000]

Understand this isn't just the military, this is essentially the military university. Only a select few get chosen for the Naval Academy or US Military Academy (Army), The Army-Navy College Football game is by far the greatest rivalry ever. This game is beamed all over the world to troops on bases and ships!

[@jimgeiser1570]

What has me confused is the names of the Academies. We all accept the US Military Academy @ West Point, so why not the US Military Academy @ Annapolis; US Air Force Academy in Colorado; US Coast Guard Academy @ New London, CT.

[@kentgrady9226]

Cadets and midshipmen of the American service academies are by definition elite students and remarkable young people. By the numbers, the Coast Guard Academy is actually the most selective - at least it has been in the past. The Air Force and Merchant Marine academies are the other service academies offering military commissions. But the Military Academy (Army) and Naval Academy are the blue bloods, representing the oldest branches of the armed forces. Incidentally, if you were to ask any senior non commissioned officer or warrant officer to give their candid opinion of academy alumni, the response would likely not be favorable. But, you'd better believe that any old timer Command Sergeant Major or Master Chief Petty Officer will be pulling for his own service branch during "The Game".

[@jamesc.little1886]

Appointments to the Military Academy's are made mostly by US congressmen, senators, and senior military. Having outstanding school grades is an absolute must. Only the top 1/2% of school grades are even given the chance for an appointment and becoming a cadet or midshipmen. There were only two appointments given from my high school graduating class in 1960. I could have kicked my sons butt for not accepting an appointment to the Naval Academy from a retired Navy Rear Admiral who was a neighbor in Seattle.

[@captironsight]

11:23 "Beat Navy games" Ladies and gentleman, we got 'em. Go Army. Also, if you were looking to go back to this topic, look up the West Point "Sing Second" video, or any of the "Army Navy spirit videos"