Wel elcome • Pledge of Allegiance • National Anthem - Performed by the U.S. Army Band and Chorus • Moment of Silence for Deceased Sailors on USS John S. McCain
The 5-Pointed Star: The U.S. Service Academies • Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULdtn1NS2mE
Nom omin inatio ion Elig Eligib ibil ility ty • Age: Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen • Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents • Residence: Must reside within the boundaries of the 10th Congressional District of Illinois. • Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy
Nom omin inatio ion Proc ocess Two Step Application Process: 1. Apply directly to service academy 2. Apply for Nomination • All applicants to a service academy must have a nomination (except US Coast Guard Academy) • Nominations may come from: • Member of U.S. House of Representatives who represents YOUR congressional district • Either U.S. Senator from your state (Sen. Durbin, Sen. Duckworth) • Applying directly to the Vice-President of the United States
Nom omin inatio ion Tim Timelin ine • August 1, 2017 Application OPENS • October 15, 2017 at 5:00pm Application CLOSES • All materials for the academy classes of 2022 must be submitted • Mid-November Students contacted to schedule interview with Service Academy Nomination Board • Mid-December Students notified of Nomination
App ppli licatio ion Che heckli list • Complete Online Application: www.schneider.house.gov • Complete 3 Reference Forms • 3 Letters of Recommendation All materials due by • Submit Photo October 15 th • Submit High School Transcript • Submit ACT/SAT Scores • Write a letter to Congressman Schneider about why you want to attend a service academy • Signature of Applicant and Signature of Parent (if applicant is under 18)
schneider.h .house.gov/ / ser ervices/military ry-academy-nominations Online application
Nom omin inatio ion Que uestio ions • Contact Greg Claus at 847-383-4868 or email Greg.Claus@mail.house.gov
US Air ir For orce Academy • Anne-Marie Glenner Admissions Liaison Officer, U.S. Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC
US Coa oast Gua uard Acad ademy • David A. Smith IL USCGA Admission Partner
US Mer erchant Mari arine Acad ademy • Craig Matteson (USMMA ’83)
US Milit ilitary ry Academy • Captain Timothy Berry Great Lakes Outreach Officer (USMA 2013)
US Naval l Acad ademy • Shane Baldino Blue and Gold Officer
Air ir For orce e ROTC • Captain Nicholas Recker AFROTC - Det 195 Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
Arm rmy ROTC • Captain Guillermo Romo Loyola University Chicago Army ROTC
Navy ROTC • Lieutenant Alex Duffy • Northwestern NROTC
Spe pecia ial Gue uest - Cap aptain Ja James Lovell ll • Former NASA astronaut • Retired U.S. Navy Captain
Th Thank you ou for or com omin ing! • Questions and answer with Academy & ROTC reps at Fair
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