Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) has announced plans for his annual Military Academy Day to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in his Lakewood district office.

“Academy Day is an opportunity for students to learn more about educational opportunities available to them at the five U.S. service academies,” Congressman Kucinich said.  

Representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies will be available at the event to answer and questions and for individual consultation with interested students and parents.  All academies except the Coast Guard require Congressional nomination.  Applications for nomination will also be available.   

Nomination applications for classes beginning in July 2011 must be submitted to Congressman Kucinich by October 15, 2010.  Students must be high school graduates and between the ages of 17-23 by July 2011 to be considered for nomination for classes beginning then.

Academy Day begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17 at Congressman Kucinich’s Lakewood office, 14400 Detroit Avenue.  Those unable to attend Academy Day can receive information by writing to Congressman Kucinich at 14400 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, calling 216-228-8850, or visiting http://www.kucinich.house.gov/Contact/acadconf.htm. 

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