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Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

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The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the triangular college football series among the United States Military Academy (Army), the United States Naval Academy (Navy), and the United States Air Force Academy (Air Force). Established in 1972, the trophy goes to the team that defeats the other two service academies in a given season. If the series ends in a tie, the previous winner retains the trophy. It remains a prominent symbol of rivalry in American service academy athletics.

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Which military service academies compete for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy?

The trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the football series among the United States Military Academy (Army), the United States Naval Academy (Navy), and the United States Air Force Academy. The winner is determined by the round-robin play between these three teams.

When was the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series officially established?

The series was established in the United States in 1972. It was created to formalize the rivalry and award a physical trophy to the academy with the best record among the three schools.

What happens if the football teams tie for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy?

If two or more teams tie for the best record in the round-robin series, the trophy is shared for that year. The trophy is kept by the tied schools for an equal portion of the year until the next season's games are decided.

Who physically presents the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the winning team?

The President of the United States, acting as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, traditionally presents the trophy. It is a highly publicized event that celebrates the athletic rivalry between the branches.

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