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Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) announced the deadline of Monday, October 31^st for eligible applicants in North Carolina’s 7^th Congressional District wishing to apply for a nomination to a United States Service Academy for the 2017 academic year.

“It’s an honor to nominate some of the best and brightest students of Southeastern North Carolina to attend a United States Service Academy where they will receive a first-rate undergraduate education and have the opportunity to give back to our nation by serving on active duty as a military officer.  I encourage all students in the 7^th Congressional District who are interested in this opportunity to submit an application to my office by October 31^st to be considered for a nomination.”

The deadline to submit an application to be considered for a Service Academy nomination is Monday, October 31^st.  Congressman Rouzer may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to the 7^th Congressional District.  Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointments to four of the five U.S. Service Academies, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. 

Students wishing to attend a U.S. Service Academy are encouraged to apply for a nomination.  For more information, please visit the Military Academy Nominations page on the Congressman’s website.  Any candidate with questions regarding the application process or deadline are encouraged to contact Carol Armstrong in the Smithfield office at (919) 938-3040 or carol.armstrong@mail.house.gov

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