Graves opens application process for service academy nominations
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WASHINGTON — Congressman Sam Graves’ office has announced that he is currently accepting applications from north Missouri students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy or U.S. Naval Academy.
“It’s always an honor to nominate the best and brightest from North Missouri to attend our nation’s service academies,” said Graves in a news release. “Each year, numerous outstanding young men and women from North Missouri go through the application process. It’s not an easy process, but it is certainly rewarding. Every student who has interest in attending a service academy should definitely consider applying.”
Individuals interested in applying for a service academy nomination can do so by contacting Graves’ Kansas City District Office at 816-792-3976 after opening an application with their desired service academy. To be eligible to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy or U.S. Naval Academy, applicants must:
- Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed their 23rd birthday (25th for the Merchant Marine Academy)
- Be a U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of Missouri
- Be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- Meet the medical, physical and academic requirements of the academy
- Be of good moral character
- Have a valid Social Security Number
The deadline for applications for the nomination process is 5 p.m., Oct. 4.
The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy all have extremely high admission standards and the nomination process is very competitive, the news release noted. Applicants are evaluated and interviewed by the Academy Nomination Review Board comprised of service academy graduates, veterans and citizens of Missouri’s 6th Congressional District before final recommendations are made to Congressman Graves.
