THE FOUR SERVICE ACADEMIES FOR WHICH I MAKE NOMINATIONS ARE:

• the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.
• the US Military Academy in West Point, NY.
• the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.
• the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.

The US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, does not require a nomination; however, my office can write a letter of recommendation upon request approval.

An applicant interested in a nomination to one of the service academies should contact my office and both Senators. You should apply to all sources possible. Yet, more than one nomination is not necessary.

To be considered for admission to a service academy, the candidate must meet the eligibility requirements, qualify medically, pass an aptitude test, and obtain a nomination from a source authorized by Congress.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

• reside in the 10th Congressional District
• be between 17 and 23 years old as of July 1 of the year of admission
• not be married

Applicants whose parents are temporarily stationed at one of the military bases, but maintain legal residence in another state or district, should apply to the Congressional office from that district. You can find the Member of Congress who represents your legal residence by using this online search feature.

HOW TO APPLY

2025 Academy Nominations Packet

Each applicant must submit a completed nomination package to my Lacey district office by November 21, 2025.

How to submit the Nomination Packet:

You can submit the packet by one of the following methods:

• Email: StricklandAcademy@mail.house.gov
• Fax: (360) 459-8581 
• Mail: 420 College Street SE, Suite 3000, Lacey, WA 98503
• In-Person Drop Off at Lacey District Office (9am – 5pm – appointment required)

Please thoroughly read the directions for submission of your package. If the package is not submitted in the correct format or contains errors (especially if sent via email), it will be returned to the applicant for correction.

PLEASE NOTE

If there are extenuating circumstances that merit special attention, please contact my office for guidance. All information must be received in my Lacey office no later than November 21, 2025. Do not send any documentation to my Washington, D.C. office

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact my Academy Coordinator, Rebecca Snyder at 360-459-8514.