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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Congressman Gerry Connolly will partner with Prince William County Schools to host a “Military Service Academy Night” on May 1 for area students interested in attending one of the five U.S. Service Academies. Students may also attend to learn about scholarships available through the the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program.
Connolly’s Military Service Academy Night will take place on Wednesday, May 1 at Freedom High School, located at 15201 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191. The program will begin sharply at 7:00 PM. It will include presentations from Service Academy Liaison Officers and ROTC representatives and a detailed explanation of the Congressional nomination process. The Service Academies and ROTC programs will also have representatives at informational booths to address individual questions from attendees.
“Last year, more than 200 students and parents attended our first Service Academy Night in Prince William County,” Connolly said. “The demand for this information is high due in part to the large numbers of military families in the area, the high caliber of our students, and the competitive nature of the appointment process.”
Nominations to the Service Academies are made by the President, the Vice President or a Member of Congress. There are five Service Academies: The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), The United States Naval Academy (USNA), The United States Military Academy (USMA), The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), and the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). Nominations are required for all but the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to which students apply directly.
“These young men and women are answering the call to serve and I hope that this event in partnership with Prince William County Schools gives students the information and tools they need to succeed in gaining admission to the Service Academies,” Connolly said.
Congressman Connolly has established Service Academy Advisory Panels comprised of current and former military officers, academy graduates, and former academy admissions officers who evaluate the qualifications of student applicants. These panels make merit-based recommendations to Connolly for nominations to the service academies.
For more information, call Congressman Connolly’s Prince William District Office at 703-670-4989.
