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Service Academy Nominations

Each year, Rep. Goodlatte will review dozens of applications from high school students from the district who are eager to continue their education at one of the five U.S. Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point, NY), the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD), the U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO), the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY), and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, CT).
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To gain admission to the U.S. Service Academies, with the exception of the Coast Guard, local students must usually be sponsored by one of three individuals:

  • the Vice-President of the United States,
  • a Senator from their state, or
  • their U.S. Representative T

If you would like to receive a nomination from Congressman Goodlatte. Please Download the nomination application packet. click here

For more information contact:

Ms. Clarkie Patterson, District Representative

916 Main Street, Suite 300

Lynchburg, VA 24504

(434) 845-8306

You may also be interested in attending Academy Day:

Anyone who would like to learn more about attending a service academy should contact Rep. Goodlatte's office for more information or visit the links below.


U.S. Air Force Academy

U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Military Academy

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

NOTE: The US Coast Guard does not require a Congressional appointment. Appointments are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.


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