April 24, 2024 Press Release WALDORF, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted the 43rd Annual Service Academies and College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Showcase to provide students from the Fifth District who are interested in pursuing a career in the Armed Services the opportunity to learn more about the nomination process to one of our nation’s service academies. Image Representatives from the five service academies – the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point — the Bowie State University AFROTC, the Citadel, the Marion Military Institute, the Virginia Military Institute, Georgetown AROTC, and the University of Maryland AROTC were in attendance to discuss the application process and answer questions from students and their families. “Every year, I am inspired by the young people in Maryland’s Fifth District and their interest in serving our nation,” said Congressman Hoyer. “Beyond the commitment of service, the service academies will provide students with an esteemed education, vital professional skills, and impressive leadership abilities. This year, I was pleased to see families continuing their legacy of service – three of our appointees have siblings who were appointed to an Academy previously and two appointees this year are siblings. Their families, and the families of all our appointees, must be proud to know their loved ones will serve our nation in uniform and defend our country.” This year’s guest speaker was Captain Stephan Murphy who serves as the District Coordinator for USMA Admissions in Maryland’s 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. Captain Murphy’s military career began in 2013 as a 2nd LT from the United States Military Academy at West Point as a Field Artillery Officer and throughout the last 11 years, Captain Murphy has had a successful career of service including serving as a Battalion staff officer in TRADOC assignments, Headquarters Company Executive Officer at Military Intelligence Readiness Command in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and being deployed to Afghanistan twice. His motivational keynote detailed his stories of service and provided valuable advice for the students and their families. There are four service academies in the United States – the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, and the Naval Academy – that require a nomination from an authorized nominating source, which includes Congressman Hoyer. The fifth federal academy – the U.S. Coast Guard Academy – does not require a nomination in order to be considered for an appointment. Students interested in applying are encouraged to start the application process during the late spring of their junior year by contacting Congressman Hoyer's Office. To view the application and more information, please visit hoyer.house.gov or contact Stefanie Carey Barone at 301-843-1577. Image Image
