TUCSON – U.S.
Representative Martha McSally is inviting local high school students and their
parents or guardians to attend “Academy Day” on Saturday, April 18 to learn more
about attending a U.S. service academy. At the event, which will take place at
Empire High School in Tucson, representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy,
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and
University of Arizona R.O.T.C. will answer questions and provide more
information about the nomination and application process.
“One of my
highest honors as Representative for Arizona’s Second District is nominating
outstanding youth from our district for appointment to a U.S service academy.
The leadership skills and top of the line education I received as a
distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy were invaluable to
preparing me for a career in service and beyond. I encourage any youth or parent
interested in learning more about the quality education offered at our service
academies to join us on Saturday.”
Nominations from
Members of Congress are required for five U.S. service academies: the U.S.
Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA),
Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service
academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require
a congressional nomination for appointment.
More information
about requesting a nomination can be found at https://mcsally.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations
or by calling the Tucson District office at (520) 881-3588.
