PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Army and Navy Academy has been a leading institution for educating young men for 110 years. Major General Combs, the 16th President of the Academy, offers this special welcome to Warrior families old and new.
I am honored, humbled, and excited to serve as the president of Army and Navy Academy. Our extraordinary Cadets and dedicated staff and faculty collaborate every day to achieve human excellence. It is our mission to enable every Cadet to attain the academic achievements, athletic victories, and personal growth that will propel them to success in college and life far beyond.
Cadets at this century-old institution are part of something bigger than themselves. They learn how to fit in and stand out by forging healthy, team-focused relationships, a process that refines who they are and who they want to become. With the support of their peers and the peerless staff that we have assembled, Cadets can step out of their comfort zone to explore their fullest potential in morally and ethically leading others.
We have a proven model for success, but we never rest on our laurels. Every day, we innovate to provide Cadets with the competitive edge that has always defined our graduates. This world needs virtuous young men of high moral character to lead coming generations, who value and respect those around them, and who selflessly make a positive and lasting difference in all they do.
We have a proven model for success, but we never rest on our laurels.
PEGGY C. COMBS, U.S. ARMY (RETIRED)
President, Army and Navy Academy
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
Throughout her 33-year tenure in the United States Army, Peggy served in a variety of command and staff positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. General Officer executive positions included Deputy Commanding General, US Army Cadet Command (ROTC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky; 27th Chief of Chemical and Commandant, US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Acting Commanding General, US Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She served as the Commanding General for US Army Cadet Command (ROTC) in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Her final active duty posting was as Chief of Staff, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.
Major General Combs holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Syracuse University, a Master of Science Degree from Saint Mary’s College, a Master of Strategic Arts Degree from the US Army War College, and in 2021 was awarded a Doctorate of Laws Honoris Causa from Syracuse University.