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Hoyer Hosts Annual Military Service Academy Forum

April 24, 2017

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted the 36th Annual Fifth Congressional District Military Service Academy Forum this evening at The Show Place Arena. The Forum provided 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and their parents the opportunity to learn about the United States Military Service Academies and the application process.  

"Each year, I'm proud to nominate exceptional students from the Fifth District to attend our nation's service academies," said Congressman Steny Hoyer. "A career in uniform provides an opportunity to serve one's country, and attending a service academy provides students with a solid education and basis to begin their service. As our nation faces challenging times, it is important now more than ever that our nation's best and brightest answer the call to service."   

"It is an honor to nominate students in the Fifth District to our nation's service academies," continued Congressman Hoyer. "Last year, we interviewed 66 candidates, and of that number, 40 were nominated to the service academies. Despite reductions in class size and the overall number of places available, I'm pleased that 11 students have been offered appointments. I join in thanking our students for their commitment to their community and our nation. I also want to extend my thanks to the parents and families of these students who provided support and encouragement to their sons and daughters as they pursued admission to a service academy."

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Brunworth from the U.S. Air Force Academy served as the keynote speaker at tonight's Forum. Students and parents in attendance had the opportunity to speak directly with college ROTC coordinators, admissions personnel, military recruiters, and members of the Fifth Congressional District Academy Selection Board.