Milton Resident Graduates from Naval Academy

Submitted by the Naval Academy, public affairs

Byrne Michael of Milton successfully completed four years of intense academic, physical and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in engineering and a service assignment of USMC Ground.

The mission of the Naval Academy is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically for the privilege of serving as leaders of Sailors and Marines who have volunteered to serve our country.

Considered one of the top undergraduate engineering schools in the country, the Naval Academy was founded in 1845. Its more than 81,000 alumni include , one president, 21 members of Congress, five governors, 73 Medal of Honor recipients, two Nobel Prize winners, 52 astronauts and 4,000 admirals and generals.

The Brigade of Midshipmen is comprised of approximately 4300 students from every state in the union. Each year, more than 1200 young men and women are admitted to the Naval Academy’s incoming class.