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Naval Academy Granma
Established: 1916/1959 East of HavanaLocated east of the capital, it shares facilities with the Academy of FAR "General Maximo Gomez ". It has the responsibility of preparing officials for the Revolutionary Navy.
Branch: Revolutionary Navy
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