Virtual Academy Day

Congressman Michael McCaul welcomes you to his 2020 Virtual Academy Day. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Clancy in my Austin office at (512) 473-2357 or Ryan.Clancy@mail.house.gov. Click here for the Texas Academy Forum.

The information in this forum will provide interested students in grades 8-12 the opportunity to learn more about our nation’s service academies, requirement for admissions, and the selection process. Students and their parents are strongly encouraged to view the individual presentations from Congressman McCaul, alumni, the Service Academies, the Department of Defense Medical Exam Review Board (DODMERB), current cadets, and ROTC branches.

Guest Presentation by Colonel Mark Coplen, USMA Class of 1988

Col. Coplen has served as a West Point Liaison Officer since 2002, working closely with Candidates from TX-10. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army, and is a combat veteran from the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Col. Coplen is heavily involved in the local Austin community and has called TX-10 his home since 2002.

“The 5-Pointed Star – The United States Service Academies”

The History of West Point

Why West Point?

United States Academy Admissions Brief

USNA Summer Seminar Program

Cadet Fitness Requirements

United States Air Force Academy – Basic Cadet Training

Results for Air Force Academy videos on Youtube.

It Takes Grit | U.S. Air Force Academy

USMMA Overview

Welcome to the United States Merchant Marine Academy

Coast Guard Academy

Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMEB) Briefing: Larry Mullen, Deputy Chief, DODMERB

Guest Presentation by Kaleb Young, USAF Class of 2024 Prospect

Mr. Young is from Tomball, Texas and attended Tomball Memorial High School. He was nominated by Congressman Michael McCaul for the Class of 2024 and was offered a slot at the USAF Preparatory School.