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SAVE THE DATE
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October 23rd: Deadline for Nomination Applications
The deadline for applying for my nomination is Friday, October 23rd. Click here to download the application. For more information, visit my website or email Jessica.Hayes@mail.house.gov.
November 21st: Academy Nomination Board Interviews
Nominations are based on the recommendation of my Academy Review Board, who conduct rigorous interviews with each candidate. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 21st when the board will meet with eligible candidates on the Milledgeville campus of Georgia Military College.
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My Academy Review Board will carefully evaluate each applicant’s overall qualifications. The academies consider evidence of character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness, goals, and motivation in determining each nominee’s “whole-person” evaluation.
· Character: Absolutely critical in the course of evaluating a candidate is a positive determination of the candidate’s character. Absence of good moral character is cause for disqualification.
· Scholarship: Each element of a candidate’s academic record is carefully evaluated by a service academy’s admissions board. All strengths and weaknesses in a candidate’s academic background are taken into account.
· Leadership: Participation and achievement in student body and class government, clubs, and class extracurricular activities, such as organized athletics, scouting, church or other community-related activities, demonstrate evidence of leadership potential. Candidates who have found it necessary to work to provide family support are considered to have demonstrated desirable leadership potential.
· Physical Aptitude: Measuring strength, endurance, agility and coordination, the candidate fitness assessment (CFA) is designed to determine each candidate’s readiness to undertake the rigorous athletic and physical education program at the academies.
· Motivation: An attempt to measure motivation may be made through observation of the candidate’s interest level in attending an academy and serving as an officer in the armed forces.
· Quality of Interview: Did the candidate present him or herself well during the interview? Factors to consider may include fitting attire, a firm handshake, maintaining eye contact, good posture, and appropriate greetings and salutations.
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Attending a U.S. Service Academy is a priceless opportunity for students to earn a top-tier education while training to become commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces. If you would like to learn more about this honorable pursuit, head over to my website to receive answers to frequently asked questions and download the application for my service academy nomination. Whether you want to attend the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, there are a few things you need to know.
Visit my website to receive answers to frequently asked questions and download the application for my service academy nomination. Please note, there’s a difference between receiving a nomination and receiving an appointment. An appointment is an actual invitation to attend an Academy or an offer of admission. To be considered for an appointment to United States Military, Naval, Air Force or Merchant Marine academies, you must first receive a nomination. That’s where I come in!
Click here to access my 2020 Service Academy Application, which is due in the office by Friday, October 23rd. Late applications will not be accepted so get started today!
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Service Academy Day
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On August 29th, I was pleased to host my annual Service Academy Day at Georgia Military College. We had a full house – even as we practiced social distancing – and enjoyed an informative program that I trust will prove useful for our nation’s future cadets and midshipmen. The program included an inspiring message from GMC President Lieutenant General (Ret.) William B. Caldwell, IV, a presentation on pursuing a congressional nomination, and a question and answer session with a panel of service academy representatives. After the one-hour program, students were able to visit information tables where they dialoged further with the academy representatives.
If you missed it, we’ve got you covered. Simply log on to my congressional Facebook page and watch the two-part streamed video of this program. I’m thrilled to offer this additional avenue for students to learn about this competitive process.
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CADET CORNER
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It’s an honor to nominate qualified students for appointment to America’s service academies, and I love receiving updates about their education and career.
Will Caldwell is one such nominee who is currently attending West Point. He had an interesting spring semester when he had to be evacuated in a military C-130. Will was in Morocco for West Point’s Semester Abroad Program when the government announced it was suspending all international travel due to COVID-19. This left Will and his fellow cadets stuck on the other side of the Atlantic during a rising global pandemic. The U.S. military, however, held to the motto, “Never leave a soldier behind.” On March 19th, the cadets saw the blessed sight of a U.S. military C-130 waiting for them on the tarmac to transport them to a military instillation. Living through such an experience taught the cadets some real-life lessons about having an adaptive and adventurous attitude. This will come in handy in Will’s future life as an officer in the U.S. Army. Stay safe, Will!
Meanwhile, Ikerria Sanders recently earned a Biology degree as she completed her rigorous journey through the U.S. Air Force Academy. As a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force, she is now serving as an Admissions Advisor for the Academy, but she is already planning her next step. After this year-long assignment, she will train to become a cyber officer. Cybersecurity is the cutting edge of our nation’s national defense, and I am so proud of what Ikerria has accomplished.
A graduate of Briarwood Academy in Warrenton, Georgia, Will Johnson is living his dream of attending the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is a senior this year and says that his greatest challenge has been managing all aspects of cadet life to successfully balance academics, military work, and a healthy lifestyle. He consistently qualifies for the Dean’s List and serves as Director of Operations for his squadron, all while pursuing a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. His goal is to become a pilot. Keep flying high, Will!
If you are one of my nominees or a family member, I would love to hear from you! Please send your photos and updates to Carolyn.Dallas@mail.house.gov.
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