Hoyer to Host Service Academy Forum
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will be hosting the 35th annual Military Service Academy Forum on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The forum is an opportunity for Fifth District students and their parents to learn about applying for admission at the five US Service Academies. Four of the academies — the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the Naval Academy all require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Click here for additional details about the academy nomination process.
This event is open to the public, and Congressman Hoyer encourages all interested high school age students in the Fifth Congressional District to attend. Students will be able to speak directly with college ROTC coordinators, admissions personnel, military recruiters, and members of the Fifth Congressional District Academy Selection Board.
There are five service academies in the US which offer young men and women a free college education at highly ranked, nationally recognized academies, while preparing them for an officer’s commission in the armed forces. The Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, and the Naval Academy all require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. The Coast Guard Academy is the only one of the armed forces service academies that offers appointments on the basis of an annual nationwide competition; there are no congressional nominations.
Acceptance at an academy involves a five-year active duty commitment. If a student does not graduate, different consequences will apply, depending upon the conditions of the resignation or removal, and when either occurs.
Competition for appointments in the Fifth District is very keen. Therefore, students are encouraged to start the application process during the late spring of their junior year by contacting Congressman Hoyer’s office and by applying through all available sources. These include US Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, the vice president and through the branch of service, if you are the child of a deceased or disabled veteran.
For more information, contact Hoyer’s Waldorf District Office at 301-843-1577 or email [email protected].
35th Annual Military Service Academy Forum
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD
Monday, April 25, 2016
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
As always, the congressman thanks his constituents for allowing him to share this update. Please continue to share your concerns and insights with the congressman by contacting his office or connecting with him on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
For more information about House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, visit his Leader member page.
