Smith’s office seeks military service academy nomination packets

Congressman Adrian Smith, R-Neb., is accepting nomination packets for nomination to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point, New York), U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland), U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York), and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut).

Residents of Nebraska's Third Congressional District who are between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried, currently a U.S. citizen, and able to meet the basic fitness requirements of the academies are encouraged to consider applying.

Completed nomination packets are due to the Grand Island office by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30. The nature of the selection process excludes the ability to consider any nomination packet or additional support documentation not submitted by the deadline.

To learn more about the application process, visit adriansmith.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations .