Students, parents and school officials from Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District who are interested in learning more about attending a U.S. military academy are invited to attend Academy Day 2014, hosted by U.S. Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.).
The free event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon, Tennessee. It will include presentations from the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, West Point, Coast Guard and Naval academies, as well as from the Reserve Officers Training Corps.
Following the program, students will be able to speak with academy officers and admissions staff.
“Coming from a family of veterans, I have always believed that one of the most honorable callings in life is to serve one’s country in the military,” Black said. “That is why I host this annual event as a way to provide students in our community with information on how to continue their education at our U.S. service academies. I am excited to meet this year’s prospective nominees… .”
Each year, members of Congress may nominate a limited number of students to four of the five service academies. Upon graduation, academy students must serve in the military for a minimum of five years.