Annapolis, Maryland, is home to the U.S. Naval Academy, which trains future officers of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The U.S. Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, situated on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It is one of the premier military academies in the United States and has been a key institution for naval officer training since its founding in 1845. The other cities listed—Boston, Charleston, and Jacksonville—are notable Atlantic Coast cities but do not host the U.S. Naval Academy.