WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Walter B. Jones (R-NC) announced his nomination of Rocky Mount High School student Clay Nelson to the United States Military Academy. Clay is the son of Greg and Nancy Nelson.

The U.S. Military Academy is one of five service academies established by the federal government for the purpose of training officers of the Armed Forces. Selection to academies can be extremely competitive as each academy pays for appointees’ tuition, fees and boarding and provides a monthly stipend.

Every applicant, except those to the Coast Guard Academy, must receive a congressional nomination and apply directly to the academy. Those receiving nominations and appointments to the U.S. service academies must exhibit strength in character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness, goals, and motivation.

For additional information or to schedule an interview with Congressman Walter B. Jones please contact Kathleen Joyce at (202) 225-3415.