Graves Seeks Applicants for Academy Nominations

Monday, July 12, 2004

Graves Seeks Applicants for Academy Nominations

(Washington, D.C) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves called on talented students who are interested in being nominated to a military academy to contact his office. Academy applications are now being accepted by Mr. Graves' office. Students must be at least 17 years of age and no more than 23 as of July 1, 2005. They must also be a legal resident of the Sixth District.

"The military academies offer a unique and rewarding experience," Graves said. "I encourage anyone who has an interest in attending a military academy to contact my office."

Mr. Graves asked those who are interested to contact his office by phone, fax, or email. His office will send an information packet that explains the process in detail. Applicants will need to have all the requested materials into his office by November 12, 2004. Mr. Graves' office will hold interviews in December and announce the nominees to the academies in January of 2005.

Mr. Graves is accepting applications for the following academies:

United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
United States Merchant Maine Academy, Kings Point, New York.
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Interested applicants can call or fax the Liberty Office or St. Joseph Office or email the Congressman directly at sam.graves@mail.house.gov