WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley launched the process of nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy, for an appointment to the Class of 2029.
“It is an honor to be a part of an annual process to support young Oregonians from every part of the state who are dedicated to serving our country and protecting our freedoms,” dijo Merkley. “I look forward to nominating some of our finest future leaders from Oregon for possible admission to one of the United States service academies.”
Los candidatos para una nominación al Congreso deben ser residentes de Oregón y ciudadanos estadounidenses; tener al menos 17 años y no más de 23 años antes del 1 de julio del año de admisión; soltero sin hijos ni dependientes; y capaz de cumplir con altos estándares de liderazgo, académicos, físicos y médicos. Para la Academia de la Marina Mercante, el límite máximo de edad es de 25 años. La Academia de la Guardia Costera no requiere una nominación del Congreso. Las personas que estén interesadas en postularse para la Academia de la Guardia Costera deben usar su proceso en línea en https://www.uscga.edu/admissions/.
Individuals who wish to compete for nomination and admission to one of the United States service academies should first apply directly to the service academies they are interested in attending. Then, they should apply for a nomination from Senator Merkley by setting up an online account at the link below. All required application items must be submitted online or to the office by 8:59 p.m. PT, November 1, 2024.
For more information, and to access the online application, Oregonians can visit Merkley’s website at https://www.merkley.senate.gov/academy/.
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