Each year, Rep. Jones nominates outstanding high school graduates from the 3rd Congressional District of North Carolina for consideration for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.

The selection process is very competitive and is based on scholastic and athletic records, involvement in community activities, and leadership potential. Applicants are reviewed by the 3rd Congressional District Academy Review Board.

Nominations are open to residents of the 3rd Congressional District who are between the ages of 18 and 22 years of age before July 1 of the year of admission. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and unmarried, with no dependents.

If you are interested, please submit the nomination form, or contact our Greenville office at 252-931-1003.

For more information visit the academy home pages:

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY

ANNAPOLIS NAVAL ACADEMY

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY