Where did Navy Midshipmen get their name?
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The Navy Midshipmen are the athletic teams that represent the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The name "Midshipmen" comes from the fact that the students at the Naval Academy are in training to become naval officers. The term "midshipman" has been used to refer to naval cadets since the 17th century.
The Navy Midshipmen have been competing in intercollegiate athletics since 1866. The school's athletic teams have won 38 national championships, including 13 in football. The Navy Midshipmen are a member of the Patriot League in all sports except football, in which they compete in the American Athletic Conference.
The Navy Midshipmen are one of the most tradition-rich programs in college athletics. The school's fight song, "Anchors Aweigh," is one of the most recognizable college fight songs in the country. The Navy Midshipmen also have a long-standing rivalry with the Army Black Knights. The annual Army-Navy Game is one of the most popular college football games of the year.
