CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Dozens of families and high school students filled The Citadel this weekend for the annual Service Academy Day an event designed to guide young people on the path toward serving their country.

The event brought together representatives from top military academies including West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to share insights about the application process, campus life, and what it takes to succeed as a future officer.

High school senior Marco Acevedo said he originally came just to visit friends at The Citadel, but the event quickly opened his eyes to new possibilities.

“We were also interested in the various military academies and thought it was a great opportunity to learn more about them,” Acev

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