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Applications for military academies due Sept. 23

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U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb is now accepting applications from qualified students in Pennsylvania’s Congressional 17th District who seek a nomination to one of the U.S. military service academies.

The honor of attending a military service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, N.Y.

The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, Conn., does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

A member of Congress may nominate up to 10 individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to their district.

To begin the nomination process, applicants should first apply directly to the service academy they wish to attend, and then complete a Military Academy Nomination application form. Applicants are encouraged to consider applying to multiple service academies.

In addition, applicants are also encouraged to apply for all of the nominations for which they may be eligible including, but not limited to, U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey, as well as the vice president of the United States.

A completed application includes the online questionnaire along with the following materials formatted as one document (acceptable document formats listed in application):

n One-page personal statement (500 words or less);

n A recent photo;

n A resume that outlines work experience and extracurricular activities;

n Up to three letters of recommendation;

n An official transcript for all high schools, junior colleges, and colleges attended (Note: all high school transcripts must include final junior year grades);

n Official SAT I or ACT scores.

All application materials must be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 23. Applications received after the deadline, and incomplete applications, will not be considered.

Qualified applicants selected for an interview will be notified in November with details on location, date and time.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at https://lamb.house.gov for more information or call 412-344-5583 with specific questions.

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