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Hice Announces Service Academy Day for 10^th District Students

Milledgeville, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 3rd on the campus of Georgia Military College. The event is designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation’s five military service academies. Students in grades eight through twelve are invited to attend. The event will take place from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium, where representatives from the United States Air Force, Naval, Military, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine academies will discuss their requirements for admittance.

“Our Nation’s service academies have a long tradition of developing tomorrow’sleaders,” said Congressman Hice. “They provide top-tier undergraduate education that trains their cadets or midshipmen to become commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces. Attending a service academy is a priceless opportunity, and I encourage students to come and learn about this competitive process so that they may prepare to meet, and exceed, the academies’ requirements.”

All students admitted to our nation’s military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States. Students, who are seeking Congressman Hice’s nomination, should submit a completed application to the Monroe office by October 10, 2016. To access the application and learn more about the academy nomination process, visit his website at http://hice.house.gov/constituent-services/serviceacademynominations.htm or contact Jessica Hayes atJessica.hayes@mail.house.gov or (706) 564-1286.

What:  GA-10 Service Academy Day

Who:  America’s Service Academies & Students in Grades Eight through Twelve

When:  Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where:   Georgia Military College

Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium

325 S. Elbert Street

Milledgeville, GA 31061