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	Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton: Military Academy Nominations
		Currently each United States Senator is permitted a total of five spaces "charged" to his or her office at each academy, with just one vacancy available per year in most instances.
		As stated earlier, members of Congress may nominate a limited number of candidates to the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force academies each year.
		Please note that the acceptance of an appointment to a United States service academy commits an applicant to five years of active duty service after graduation.
	clinton.senate.gov /services/nominations (1108 words)

	Environmentalists Against War
		Service Academy Graduates Against the War, established by three West Pointers, is calling on graduates of all service academies to demand the impeachment of the George W. Bush for high crimes and misdemeanors.
		United States service academies to the anti-war efforts of West Point Graduates Against the War has resulted in a combined arms organization of former and current land, sea, and air officers united against the war in Iraq.
		The founding alumni and their fellow service academy graduate members, instilled with the service academy codes of honor, believe a fundamental respect for truth is a basic and lifelong attribute of character.
	www.envirosagainstwar.org /know/read.php?&itemid=4843 (1398 words)

	ipedia.com: United States military academies Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The United States military academies, sometimes known as the United States service academies, are federal academies for the education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed...
		The United States military academies, sometimes known as the United States service academies, are federal academies for the education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed forces.
		The term service academies can be used to refer to all of the academies, apart from USU, collectively; however, in popular use, it is more often reserved for the three academies that play NCAA Division I-A football: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
	www.ipedia.com /united_states_military_academies.html (319 words)

	United States military academies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United States Military Academies, properly known as the United States Service academies, are federal academies for the undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed forces.
		The term Service academies can be used to refer to all of the academies collectively; however, in popular use, it is more often reserved for the three academies that fall under the Department of Defense, and also play NCAA Division I-A football: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
		Students at the Military Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Coast Guard Academy are Cadets, while students at the Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy are Midshipmen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_military_academies (686 words)

	United States Senator Saxby Chambliss :: Student Resources
		For this reason it is extremely important that all Service Academy candidates take their initial SAT and ACT tests as early as possible, allowing a retest if desired, which will then accommodate the receipt of the scores by this office prior to the deadline of October 12, 2007.
		There are five (5) service academies that offer appointments to highly qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements and are the most competitive in academic performance, physical fitness, medical standards, extracurricular involvement, leadership traits, motivation and aptitude for military service.
		Service academy applicants are eligible for nomination by both United States Senators in the state of their legal residence and the United States Representative for the District in which they reside.
	www.senate.gov /~chambliss/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=StudentResources.AcademyForm&CFID=85628&CFTOKEN=88744589 (1499 words)

	Service Academies — FactMonster.com
		The academy is authorized to enroll a total of 4,000 male and female cadets.
		The candidates for the academy must be at least 17 and not have passed their 23rd birthday on July 1 of the year for which they enter the academy, must be a U.S. citizen, unmarried, have no dependents, be of good moral character, and be able to meet the mental and physical requirements.
		Nominations to the academy are governed by a state and territory quota system based on population and the results of the College Entrance Examination Board tests.
	www.factmonster.com /ipa/A0004608.html (1291 words)

	Defense Attaché Office: U.S. Military
		Founded as the Naval School in 1845, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, today is a four-year service academy that prepares midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to be professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.
		The Academy is committed to a course of study that provides the professional knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed as an officer.
		The Academy’s Mission is to educate officers and leaders of honor and integrity who are dedicated to serving their countries' economic, transportation and defense interests.
	belgrade.usembassy.gov /embassy/defense/usmil.html (492 words)

	Outstanding Students Earn Service Academy Nominations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The academies are very competitive and open only to those students who demonstrate the highest standards in academics, extracurricular activities, and in their personal conduct.
		Students who have completed their education at one of the academies would tell you that the education and leadership training they received is well worth the effort and hard work.
		Attending a military service academy is the beginning of an exciting and challenging journey of personal and professional growth and proud service to our country.
	magic-city-news.com /printer_5008.shtml (792 words)

	U.S. Service Academy Graduates Unite Against Illegal Iraq War
		The new organization, Service Academy Graduates Against the War, was established by three West Pointers, William Cross, James Ryan, and Joseph Wojcik, all 1962 USMA graduates and cofounders of the former organization.
		The new grassroots organization calls on graduates of all service academies to speak out against the destruction of the honor of the United States and the dissipation of its military caused by the deceitful policies of the present administration.
		The founding alumni and their fellow service academy graduate members, instilled with the service academy codes of honor, believe a fundamental respect for truth is a basic and lifelong attribute of character.
	www.commondreams.org /news2006/1026-10.htm (494 words)

	United States Merchant Marine Academy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Academy accelerated graduating classes during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and was involved in such programs as training officers of the only U.S. nuclear powered merchant ship, the NS Savannah.
		Unlike the nation's other military academies, graduates of USMMA are required to fulfill their service obligation on their own by providing annual proof of employment in a wide variety of occupations as approved by MARAD for a specified period of time.
		Graduates may elect to fulfill their service obligation by working as licensed officers on U.S. flagged merchant vessels, as civilians in the maritime industry, or as active duty officers in any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Merchant_Marine_Academy (2385 words)

	United States Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) - Applying to the U.S. Service Academies
		To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source.
		Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law.
		Applicants should apply to the service academy of their choice in the spring of their junior year in high school and request a nomination from the appropriate nomination source shortly thereafter.
	clyburn.house.gov /constituents-apply-service-academy.cfm (1024 words)

	United States Service Academies
		It is advisable to apply to all three sources, as well as to the Vice President of the United States, in order to maximize your chances of receiving a nomination.
		As of July 1 of the year of entry to a service academy, you must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed your 23rd birthday;
		You must be a citizen of the United States, unmarried, and have no legal obligation for support of a child or other dependents.
	www.house.gov /sessionsform/united_states_service_academies.htm (558 words)

	Exeter News-Letter Local News: Stratham students eye careers as military officers
		She has already received a letter of assurance from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., guaranteeing her a spot at the academy next year as long as she is found medically qualified.
		Amanda Fort, left, and Brendan Dziama are among 34 students nominated by 1st District congressman Jeb Bradley for admission to the United States service academies.
		The academy accepts students by means of a rolling admissions process through March, and Dziama may have to stay on tenterhooks until then.
	www.seacoastonline.com /2005news/exeter/01072005/news/57783.htm (852 words)

	Congresswoman Mary Bono
		By participating in one of the five United States military service academies, students are given the opportunity to receive a world-class education and serve their nation as a commissioned officer of the armed forces.
		To begin the application process, students can download the academy nomination application form and submit it to a district office.
		Upon completion of the application, a short interview is held with members of the Academy Nominations Selection Committee, comprised of members of Congresswoman Bono's staff, respected members of the community and military officers.
	bono.house.gov /ConstituentServices/serviceacademynominations.htm (312 words)

	Office of Financial Aid: Selective Service Information
		The Military Service Act (Public Law 97-252) was amended so that as of July 1, 1993, any student required to register with Selective Service who fails to do so is ineligible for Federal student financial aid to attend postsecondary school.
		Under this law, the mission of the Selective Service System is to provide the numbers of men needed by the Armed Forces, within the time required, should Congress and the President decide to return to a draft, in the event of a national emergency.
		Habitual residence is presumed whenever a national or a citizen of the Republic of the Marshall islands or the Federated States of Micronesia resides in the United States for more than one year in any status, except as a student or employee of the government of his homeland.
	www.hunter.cuny.edu /finaid/selective.html (1406 words)

	Service Academies: U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp : 3rd District Of Tennessee
		To be considered for admission to a service academy, you must meet all eligibility requirements, qualify medically, pass a physical aptitude test, and obtain a nomination from the Member of Congress representing the district in which you live.
		It is important to establish a file with the academies, as well as with this office.
		The Third Congressional District Service Academy Program is designed to encourage all likely candidates for the service academies, irrespective of race, gender, or political persuasion to apply for a nomination to make sure the best qualified candidates from our district enter the academies each year.
	www.house.gov /wamp/academies.shtm (500 words)

	Congressional Report
		To receive an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point, it is necessary to have a nomination.
		Each of these factors is carefully considered by the academies when making their final evaluations to choose those candidates most qualified for the demands of military academies and service as military officers.
		States Service Academies and provides information on the requirements and procedures for seeking a congressional nomination.
	www.southalabamian.com /news/2006/0914/editorials/037.html (663 words)

	sagaw
		Instilled by service academy Honor Systems with a fundamental, longstanding respect for truth, we graduates of United States service academies believe that honor is a basic attribute of character.
		We stand appalled by the deceitful behavior of the government of the United States and, in particular, its widely known malefactors.
		We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
	www.sagaw.org (524 words)

	Selective Service System: Publications
		Since Selective Service registration is required for student financial aid, job training, or government employment, officials administering these programs can now verify a young man’s registration by simply clicking on the "Check a Registration" icon at Selective Service home page (www.sss.gov).
		NOTE: Immigrants who did not enter the United States or maintained their lawful non-immigrant status by continually remaining on a valid visa unitl after they were 26 years old were never required to register.
		Also, immigrants born before 1960 who did not enter the United States or maintained their lawful non-immigrant status by continually remaining on a valid visa until after March 29, 1975, were never required to register.
	www.sss.gov /sssyou/sssyou.htm (2092 words)

	USATODAY.com - Military's class of '06 to face realities of war (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Midshipmen and cadets graduating this weekend from the United States' main service academies will be the first classes since 1972 to have spent all four years in school with the nation at war.
		They say that as they fling their service caps in the air upon graduating, they'll be mindful of their fallen predecessors and how the wars have deepened their commitment.
		They entered the Naval Academy in the summer of 2002 and spent four years learning while the nation was at war.
	www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2006-05-24-military-academies_x.htm (635 words)

	Representative Crowley: Services: Apply to an Academy
		There are five service academies in the United States which offer young men and women a free college education at a highly-ranked, nationally-recognized academic program while preparing them for an officer's commission in the armed forces.
		The Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy, and the Naval Academy all require a nomination from an authorized nominating source.
		The Coast Guard Academy is the only one of the armed forces service academies that offers appointments on the basis of an annual nationwide competition; there are no Congressional nominations.
	crowley.house.gov /services/academy.htm (90 words)

	Students Stand Out To Receive Service Academy Nominations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		These academies include the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY; the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.
		The midshipmen complete what the academy describes as “a four-year immersion program” that educates students in the classroom, as well as on the athletic fields and in their fleet of ships.
		The academies are very competitive and open only to those students who demonstrate high standards in academics, extracurricular activities, and in their personal conduct.
	magic-city-news.com /cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/2/2610/printer (887 words)

	Congressman Mark Kennedy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Members of the United States Congress are asked each year to submit military academy nominations.
		This is to ensure that a wide range of students from across the nation attend the Academies.
		Applicants must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday, must be a United States citizen, and must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependants.
	markkennedy.house.gov /kennedycontents/gethelp/service (322 words)

	3/16/06 Boswell Accepts Applications to the U.S. Armed Service Academies
		Des Moines, IA— Today, Rep. Leonard Boswell announced that he is accepting applications for nomination to the United States Armed Service Academies from the Third Congressional District for the entering class of 2007.
		The service academies include the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Army (West Point) Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy.
		Academy applicants are judged on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness, and motivation.
	www.iowademocrats.org /ht/display/ReleaseDetails/i/769818 (281 words)

	PBHS NJROTC
		The United States Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Program was established by the United States government in 1964.
		NJROTC also provides information for those who wish to join the Armed Services but service in the military is NOT required after completion of the NJROTC curriculum.
		All NJROTC participants who enlist in the United States Military are instantly promoted upon completion of boot camp.
	www.mcps.k12.md.us /schools/paintbranchhs/departments/njrotc.htm (599 words)

	News From Underground: West Point alums want to war to stop & Bush to go
		U.S. New York (October 25, 2006) The overwhelming response by alumni of United States service academies to the anti-war efforts of West Point Graduates Against the War has resulted in a combined arms organization of former and current land, sea, and air officers united against the war in Iraq.
		To that end, they have united to speak out against the deceitful behavior of the government of the United States and its widely kn own malefactors.
		Membership in Service Academy Graduates Against the W ar is open to all alumni of United States service academies, as well as widows, widowers, parents, children, and grandchildren of deceased graduates.
	markcrispinmiller.blogspot.com /2006/11/west-point-alums-want-to-war-to-stop.html (639 words)

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