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Bad Links? | Chambliss now accepting service academy applicationsU.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., announced last week that he is accepting applications through Sept. 30 for nominations to the nations 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 nations service academies," said Chambliss. "I encourage all interested students to apply. Applications can be obtained via www.chambliss.senate.gov. All applications must be received in Chambliss office Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. or postmarked by Sept. 30. Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered, and no exceptions can be made. Chambliss said those interested in being considered for a service academy appointment should demonstrate academic achievement in high school, leadership potential, physical fitness, and personal motivation. Upon meeting an academys entrance requirements, the top applicants will then be invited to a personal interview in November, conducted by Senator 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 Sen. Chambliss office. Please mail all nomination applications to: Office of Senator Saxby Chambliss: 2005 Military Academy Board, Post Office Box 724086, Atlanta, GA 31139 or drop off applications at Sen. Chambliss office at 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340 in Atlanta. |
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