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U.S. Service Academy Nominations

UPCOMING ACADEMY INFORMATIONAL NIGHTS

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is hosting two U.S. Service Academy Information Nights for high school and middle school students residing in Washington’s 10th Congressional District. The first informational session will be held on Monday, April 23rd​ in Lakewood and the second will be held on Tuesday, April 25th in Lacey. 

These informational sessions are recommended for all interested high school and middle school students residing in Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Students who attend will be able to meet with academy field representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point​, U.S. Air Force Academy​, U.S. Naval Academy​, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,​ and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy​. Full details for each night are included below. 

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Lakewood City Hall

Council Chambers​

6000 Main Street SW​

Lakewood, WA 98499​

 

Thursday, April 25, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.​

Lacey City Hall​

Council Chambers​

420 College Street SE

Lacey, WA 98503​

 

General Information Regarding United States Service Academy Nominations

It is an honor for me to nominate several outstanding young people each year to the United States service academies. The academies provide an excellent education and an exceptional opportunity to serve our country.

The four service academies for which I make nominations are:

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 their Member of Congress and both Senators. You should apply to all sources possible. However, 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, 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

2024 Academy Nominations Packet

Each applicant must submit a completed nomination package to my Lacey district office by November 18, 2024. You may submit your package by either dropping it off at my Lacey district office or by postal mail to 420 College St SE, Suite 3000, Lacey, WA 98503.  

Please thoroughly read the directions for submission of your package. If the package is not submitted in the correct format or contains errors, it will be returned to the applicant for correction. If qualified, the applicant will be scheduled for an interview with a panel of academy graduates, civic leaders, and educators. The panel will review each package, conduct the interview, and then forward their nomination recommendations to me for final review. I will then nominate, to the academies, those applicants most qualified for appointment.

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 18, 2024. Do not send any documentation to my Washington, D.C. office as it may not be forwarded to my Lacey office by the deadline. 

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact my Academy Coordinator, Rebecca Snyder, by email Rebecca.Snyder@mail.house.gov or phone 360-459-8514.