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Students headed to military academies: Want a nomination from Rep. Barbara Comstock?

Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) today announced an October 1 deadline for students interested in applying for a nomination by the 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board to one of the nation’s military academies for the Class of 2020.

Students seeking a nomination have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 1 to have an application into Comstock’s office in Sterling. 

“Our country is only as strong as the next generation and that is why the Service Academies are so important to building America’s future leaders,” said Congresswoman Comstock.  “This process is open to everyone in the 10thCongressional District who aspires to be a part of the Class of 2020.  I look forward to the 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board getting to work and viewing the applications of our future leaders.” 

Applications can be mailed or hand delivered to Comstock’s Sterling office at 21430 Cedar Drive, Suite 218, Sterling, Virginia 20164.  Interested students can request an Academy Nomination Application from Comstock’s Web site at https://comstock.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominationsThe selection process is strictly a competitive one. 

For more information about the congressional nominating process, contact Mary Ann Cannon in Comstock’s Sterling office at (703) 404-6903, or go to https://comstock.house.gov/ and click on Military Academy Nominations under the Services section.

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