Interested in Serving Our Nation? Military Service Academy Applications Are Open!

From the office of Rep. Terri Sewell

One of the great privileges of serving as your Congresswoman is helping young people from our district pursue their dreams of serving our nation. 

Each year, my office has the honor of nominating students to attend our nation’s military service academies, and I am excited that this year's application process is now underway.

The five U.S. military service academies are the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Attending one of these institutions is a tremendous opportunity to receive a world-class education, develop your leadership skills, and prepare for a career of service to our country.

If you are a student considering a future of service, I invite you and your family to join us for an information session. My office, together with Senator Katie Britt’s office, will be there to answer questions and help you better understand the congressional nomination process.

Information Session

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Registration: 4:00 p.m. | Program Begins: 5:00 p.m.
Marion Military Institute
Special Events Room of the Mess Hall
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756

The the deadline to apply for a nomination is Wednesday, November 18, 2026. I encourage you to begin the process early and make sure you have plenty of time to gather the required materials.

I hope you’ll join us on September 29. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your goals and aspirations for a future of service!

For eligibility requirements, application instructions, and additional information, please visit sewell.house.gov/service-academy.

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Sincerely,

Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell