Congressman McCarthy to Hold Service Academy Forums
Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold Academy Forums for students in the 22nd Congressional District who are interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy. The Academy Forums will take place in Atascadero and Bakersfield on Saturday, November 6.
"I encourage all students interested in serving as an officer in our Armed Forces to attend one of the Academy Forums," said McCarthy. "The Service Academy Forum provides interested students and parents an opportunity to learn about the application process, academy life, and career opportunities in the military."
The application procedure to receive a congressional nomination to one of the five academies will be presented, in addition to briefings and video presentations by Congressman Kevin McCarthy and the Service Academy Liaison Officers.
Academy Liaison Officers along with various visiting cadets and midshipman from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will provide information on life at an academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy offers appointments solely on the basis of a nationwide merit based competition, and there is no congressional nomination required.
To RSVP for the forum, please contact:
- Bakersfield office at (661) 327-3611
- Atascadero office at (805) 461-1034
- or email: RSVP.McCarthy@mail.house.gov.
WHAT: Academy Forum hosted by Congressman Kevin McCarthy
WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 2010
Bakersfield: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Kern County Board of Supervisors' Chambers (1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield)
Atascadero: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Atascadero Unified School District Board Chambers (5601 West Mall Atascadero)