Valley Forge Military Academy and College

Valley Forge Military Academy
and College
MottoCourage • Honor • Conquer
TypeIndependent boarding school (Grades 7–12, PG) and military junior college
Established1928; 96 years ago (1928)
Religious affiliation
Non-Denominational (historically Episcopalian/Anglican)
PresidentCol. Stuart B. Helgeson
Students~175 Cadets
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban
MagazineThe Forge
YearbookCrossed Sabres
Colors  Buff
  Blue
NicknameCadets
Affiliations
MascotTrojans
Websitewww.vfmac.edu
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VFMAC) is a private boarding school (grades 7–12) and military junior college in Wayne, Pennsylvania. It follows in the traditional military school format with army traditions.

The high-school portion of VFMAC, Valley Forge Military Academy, is a college-preparatory boarding school specializing in student leadership.

Valley Forge Military College is the only private military junior college in the United States. The academy and college were once fully residential, but the academy now offers a day-student program.

All VFMAC students join the student-run Corps of Cadets, an honor they earn by passing a board examination to earn a "capshield". It is one of only two corps of cadets in the United States to retain a traditional mounted battalion (squadron), consisting of one cavalry troop and one artillery battery. It is the only American military organization that maintains British military rank, drill, customs, and ceremonies. Cadet uniforms are styled after the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The VFMAC Regimental Sergeant Major, Drum Major and Field Music Drum Major wear the British Army Foot Guard uniform, including the red coat and bearskin. Cadet Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) carry a British Army pace stick, modeled on those carried by British warrant officers.

VFMAC's administration is composed almost entirely of current or retired military and the board of trustees is almost entirely alumni. Some graduates pursue careers in the armed services. The school has graduated one Rhodes Scholarship recipient: Maryland Governor Wes Moore, class of 1998.