Congressman Doc Hastings

Washington, Sep 14, 2012 - Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to all of those who choose to serve in the armed services.  It’s the work of these men and women that protect the freedoms and values upon which the United States was founded.  One of the keys to maintaining the best military in the world is attracting the highest caliber individuals to enroll in our nation’s military academies each year.

As your U.S. Representative in Congress, I am honored to have the opportunity each year to nominate Central Washington students to the Air Force Academy  in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.  

The military academies offer students a top quality education and the opportunity to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree.  Admission to these highly selective academies also includes a full four-year scholarship, which covers tuition, room and board, medical care and a monthly salary.  Students graduating from the academies will do so as officers, and must agree to serve our country in the military for at least five years after graduation.

Not only are military academies a tremendous chance to earn a four year degree, but the career opportunities provided are second to none. In addition to countless distinguished military careers, notable alumni have gone on to win Olympic gold medals, become Congressmen and Presidents, and even reach beyond earth’s outer limits as astronauts.

All high school students who are interested in learning more about applying to attend a Service Academy are encouraged to visit the constituent service section of my website at www.hastings.house.gov to review requirements and download an online application. For further information, or to have an application mailed to you, please call Judy West in my Tri-Cities office at (509) 543-9396. All congressional applications must be received in my office by November 2nd to be considered.