Courtesy: US Naval Academy ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.READ MORE: Naval Academy midshipman asks judge to block his removal over tweetsThe academy's commandant said Monday that Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber will be the commander for the spring semester.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherBrigade commander is the highest leadership position within the academy's student body.