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Local students can apply to Naval, Air Force, Military, Coast Guard Academies

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today announced that her congressional office is now accepting applications for admission to the nation’s service academies from students in the Fifth Congressional District.  Students can submit applications to Rep. Foxx’s office for the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Coast Guard Academy and the Military Academy at West Point.

“America’s service academies provide incredible opportunities for young people looking to serve as the next generation of American leaders,” Foxx said.  “While the selection and training process are rigorous, the benefit of a lifetime of service to our country cannot be overestimated.  The sooner students get started the better chance they have of making it through the nomination process.”

The deadline for the 2010 application season is November 1, 2010.  To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be nominated by an authorized person such as a Member of Congress. Students pursuing a nomination should contact Congresswoman Foxx’s District Office in Clemmons, NC at (336) 778-0211 or visit her website at www.foxx.house.gov/serviceacademy to obtain an application and for additional information about submitting completed applications.

An applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy: He or she must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday, must be a United States citizen, and must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Learn more: www.foxx.house.gov/serviceacademy
Download an application: /uploads/Service%20Academy%20Application%202010.doc