Random but fun question - Just out of curiosity, anyone here know which military branch has the best football team? I'm a big football fan and this sort of thing really interests me.
The different branches of the military actually field very competitive football teams. It's a bit subjective and can vary year to year, but the three branches with the most well-known teams are the Navy, Army, and Air Force.
The Army's team, the Army Black Knights, Navy's team, the Navy Midshipmen, and Air Force's team, the Air Force Falcons, all play at the NCAA Division I level. Their annual rivalry games, such as the Army-Navy Game, are often some of the most watched college football games of the season.
In recent years, it's been quite competitive, with successes fluctuating amongst these teams. As of now, you could say it largely depends on the specific year and the talent each team has. But, to get a sense of the overall trend, it might be worthwhile to read up on the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. This award is given annually to the team amongst the Army, Navy, and Air Force that has the best win-loss record in football games against the others.
Remember, each one of these teams has had their moments of greatness, so it largely comes down to personal preference and the thrill of rivalry games that makes this so interesting!
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