I am not interested in USNA/NROTC, but Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell is AMAZING. Very likely to be the best book I've ever read. Tons of action, if that's what you're looking for.
Another one that is solid, 100% action is To hell and Back, by MOH awardee Audie Murphy. It is almost hard to believe because it has so much fighting in it. Up close and personal kind of stuff too.
If you like history and really know your stuff you might be interested in Gettysburg by Newt Gingrich. I didn't like it at first but grew on it after a while. Gingrich takes a whole different spin on what could have happened at Gettysburg. The amount of historical fact is few and far between but this is still one heck of a read. A ton about USMA as well.
Honorable Mentions---I have read all of these and remember them fondly, but it has been awhile and I can't provide a fantastic description. But none will be a waste of time
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Things they Carried-Tim O'brien AMAZING book about Vietnam. 1st person narrative.
Fallen Angels- Walter Dean Myers. Been awhile here.... Remember it was great though.
Long Gray Line, about USMA class of 1966- read over the summer. Very long, parts can be semi dull. At the end of the day I was satisfied though. Excellent description of Ranger school that prepared men for Vietnam, led by Charlie Beckwith.
Delta Force- Colonel Charlie Beckwith. About the formation of Delta Force and the failed operation to rescue Iranian hostages. Very good.
Flags of Our Fathers-James Bradley. Researched novel about the Marines in the famous Iwo Jima photograph.
All quiet on the Western Front-Erich Remarque. 1st person novel of German WWI soldier... Been awhile...
PM me for other really good reads or if you have any suggestions! I am a book addict to say the least!