Congressman McCaul Invites Students to Military "Academy Day"

Congressman Michael McCaul invites area high school students interested in attending a military service academy to an "Academy Day" event Sunday, April 15.

The event will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Beto Academic Center Lecture Hall at Concordia University, 3400 IH 35 North in Austin.

Midshipmen and cadets from the U.S. Naval Academy, Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy will be on hand to meet with prospective students and their families. In addition, Academy Liaison Officers will be available.

The "Academy Day" program will feature information about the nomination process involved in securing academy appointments.

Congressional nominations are required for appointment to a U.S. service academy. Students who reside in the 10th Congressional District are encouraged to contact Congressman McCaul’s Austin district office at (512) 473-2357 for an application packet in May of their junior year of high school.

Congressional staff will be in attendance to assist and answer any questions.