Congressman Brown Urges High School Seniors to Apply to U.S. Service Academies
Charleston, SC,
Oct 10 -
Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) announced the deadline for accepting nomination applications from individuals who are seeking an appointment to one the U.S. service academies.
“I urge all interested high school seniors to consider making an application to our nation’s military service academies,” Brown said. “The academies offer an excellent opportunity for those willing to rise to the challenges and rigors of a military education.”
The Congressman will nominate top students who apply for the highly sought-after academy appointments in January, 2006. He is presently accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The deadline for receipt of the completed application packet is October 31st.
In addition to an education steeped in tradition, character training, discipline and service to the United States, Brown said, “The quality of education and instruction available at these institutions is widely considered to be among the best anywhere in the world.”
Seniors, who have not done so, should begin the appointment process immediately by submitting an application to Congressman Brown. Nominees are chosen based on personal merit, including evidence of character, leadership, academic excellence, physical aptitude and extracurricular activities.
Applicants must be 17 to 23 years old by July 1st in the year of admission, unmarried with no dependents, a U.S. citizen and legal resident of South Carolina’s First Congressional District. Applications for nomination to the U.S. Service Academies should be addressed to:
Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr.
Attention: Earl Copeland
5900 Core Avenue, Suite 401
North Charleston, SC 29406
Questions about the application process can be directed to Mr. Copeland at (843) 747-4175 in the Charleston area, toll free at (888) 868-0737 or by e-mail at Earl.Copeland@mail.house.gov. Information is also available through Congressman Brown’s web site: www.brown.house.gov.
