Event Notice: Metroplex Academy Day
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman
Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) today announced the DFW Metroplex U.S. Service Academy Forum, a congressionally sponsored U.S. Service Academy information event for
North Texas high school students interested in
lea rning more about Academy opportunities.
On Saturday, April 4, 2009, DFW Metroplex Academy Day will be held from 8am–12pm at the Tarrant County College Southeast, located at 2100 Southeast Parkway, Arlington, Texas, 76018 . This event is free and open to the public.
The DFW Metroplex U.S. Service Academy Forum will highlight the opportunities available, the nomination process, and evaluation requirements for the nation’s five Service Academies:
· U.S.
Military
Academy ,
West Point, NY · U.S. Naval Academy,
Annapolis, MD · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO · U.S.
Merchant
Marine
Academy ,
Kings Point, NY · U.S.
Coast
Guard
Academy ,
New London, CT Each U.S. Service Academy and participating
North Texas congressional office will have a representative present to provide additional information and answer questions.
“Our nation’s Service Academies provide world-class education to
leading men and women who will serve in the
United States military with honor and distinction,” Sessions stated. “Members of Congress have an important responsibility to nominate qualified applicants to U.S. Service Academies,” Sessions continued. “I look forward to meeting students and parents at DFW Metroplex Academy Day as they
lea rn more about our nation’s outstanding
Service
Academies and the important role they have in shaping the future
lea ders of our nation.”