Military Academy Nominations

This press release from Representative Everton Blair Jr. (D-GA) was published on 2025-01-03 and titled "Military Academy Nominations".

Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 3 Jan 2025 - 18:02 YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING A MILITARY OFFICER STARTS HERE Do you have leadership , character, courage, and commitment to serve something greater than yourself? A nomination to one of our nation’s prestigious Service Academies can be the first step toward an extraordinary journey—one that combines a world-class education with unparalleled leadership development and the opportunity to earn a commission as a military officer and serve our nation with honor. Congressman Everton Blair is honored to nominate exceptional young men and women from Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District to our nation’s Service Academies. This opportunity is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, character, discipline, and a genuine commitment to serving others and our country. If you are prepared to accept the challenge, embrace the responsibility, and answer the call to serve, your journey begins here. Application Deadline Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Applications received after the deadline cannot be considered. Eligible Service Academies A Congressional nomination is required for admission to: U.S. Military Academy (West Point) U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Please Note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination. Who May Apply? Applicants must reside in Georgia's Thirteenth Congressional District. If you are unsure of your district, please verify your Congressional Representative before submitting your application. Maximize Your Chances Each Member of Congress has a limited number of nominations available. We strongly encourage you to also apply for nominations through: Senator Jon Ossoff Senator Raphael Warnock Applying through multiple nomination sources can significantly increase your opportunity to receive a nomination. Application Forms Service Academy Application Submit Your Application Email to cherrie.smalls@mail.house.gov Mail or drop off at our District Office: 5 Gresham Lndg., Suite A, Stockbridge, GA 30281 (ATTN: Service Academy Nominations) Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Questions? For questions regarding the nomination process or your application, contact: Cherrie Smalls Cherrie.Smalls@mail.house.gov (770) 210-5073