Congressman Kevin McCarthy

Representing the 23rd District of CALIFORNIA
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U.S. Service Academy Nominations

CA-23 Class of 2018 Left to right- Sarah Manges (USNA), Tyler Myers (USAFA), Kyle Mathes Orr (USNA), Congressman McCarthy, Mickey Cushine (USAFA), Gabriel Glazer (USMA), Noah DeMoes (USMA) and Drew Francis (USMA).

 Appointment to an academy includes a four-year scholarship with a service obligation of six years.  

For detailed information about the service academy nomination process, click on the link for the Application Packet.  Please note that the deadline to submit applications is November 20.

Upcoming Service Academy Forum in Bakersfield: Saturday, October 25th from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue. RSVP by calling my Bakersfield office at 661-327-3611 or by e-mail to RSVP.McCarthy@mail.house.gov.

For questions, please contact Kati McKeown, Service Academy Coordinator, in the Bakersfield office at (661) 327-3611.

Please note: A congressional nomination is not a guarantee of admission. The final decision to appoint will be made by the service academy itself following the final review of your medical and academic qualifications by the Service Academy Admission’s Board.

For more information on the service academies themselves and other programs offered, please visit their websites. Just click on the service academy of your choice.

  U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO

  U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD

  U.S. Military Academy West Point, NY

  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY

  U.S. Coast Guard Academy* New London, CT

*The U.S. Coast Guard does not require a congressional appointment.  Appointments are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.