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Chambliss accepting applications to service academies

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced this week that he is accepting applications through Oct. 15 for nominations to the nation’s service academies.

Individuals seeking an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., or to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., are strongly encouraged to obtain an application and apply as soon as possible.

“It is an honor to nominate qualified young men and women for appointment to our nation’s service academies," said Chambliss. "I encourage all interested students to apply.”

Applications can be obtained at www.chambliss.senate.gov. All applications must be received in Chambliss’ office by 5 p.m. Oct. 15 or postmarked by Oct. 13. Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered, and no exceptions can be made.

“Because of the lengthy time needed to complete and process all necessary paper work, applicants should submit a nomination application immediately,” said Chambliss. “Those who are considered for a service academy appointment should demonstrate academic achievement in high school, leadership potential, physical fitness, and personal motivation.”

Upon meeting an academy’s entrance requirements, the top applicants will then be invited to a personal interview in November, conducted by Chambliss’ Service Academy Advisory Board.

The academies make the final appointments, but Chambliss’ nominations are critical for all Georgia students because candidates cannot be accepted to the academies without a nomination from their senator, congressman or the Vice President or the President.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of Georgia, at least 17 years old but not beyond their 22nd birthday on July 1, 2004, and unmarried with no children.

Theresa Milligan serves as the service academy liaison for Senator Chambliss’ office. Please mail all nomination applications to: Office of Senator Saxby Chambliss: 2004 Military Academy Board, Post Office Box 724086, Atlanta, GA 31139 or drop off applications at Senator Chambliss’ office at 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340 in Atlanta.