Today, Congressman Jason Smith announced he is seeking applications for nomination to U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Smith is able to make nominations for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. 

“Attending a Service Academy can be a life changing experience. Students get a world class education and assume a leadership role in the military upon graduation,” said Smith. “Service Academies attract the best and brightest young people from across the country and I am honored to be able to nominate students who are committed to our nation’s freedoms.” 

Young people interested in a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements for admission to a service academy: 

·         He or she must be at least 17 years old 

·         He or she must be a United States citizen 

·         He or she must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents. 

Students interested in a nomination should contact Heather Peugh in Congressman Smith’s West Plains office at 417-255-1515 or heather.peugh@mail.house.gov. The deadline for nomination applications to Smith’s office is November 1, 2013.

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