September 14, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) announced today that he will hold information sessions for high school students interested in attending a military service academy.  The information sessions will take place at Stockton’s Karl Ross American Legion Post on Wednesday, September 16^th and at Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High School on Thursday, September 17^th.

Every year, Congressman McNerney nominates exceptional students from the 11^th Congressional District for appointment to the U.S Military, Naval, Merchant Marine, and Air Force Academies.  Appointed students receive a free 4-year university education, room and board, medical and dental coverage, and a stipend in exchange for a 5-year military service commitment upon graduation.

Representatives from the Congressman’s office and various service academies will be on hand to offer information and answer questions about the application process.  For further information, contact Congressman McNerney’s Stockton office at 209-476-8552.

Stockton Military Service Academy Info Session

Wednesday, September 16

Karl Ross American Legion Post

2020 Plymouth Road

Stockton, CA 95204

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Pleasanton Military Service Academy Info Session

Thursday, September 17

Amador Valley High School Library

1155 Santa Rita Road

Pleasanton, CA 94566

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.