Sen. Tester offers info for applying to U.S. service academies

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has announced information for young people who may be interested in joining a military service academy.

"Montanans have a proud history of military service and I'm searching for our state's best and brightest who are ready to carry on the tradition," Tester said in a news release. "If you or someone you know wants to kick off your service to this country at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy or the Merchant Marine Academy, you'll need a Congressional nomination to be considered."

For those interested in attending the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a congressional nomination is not needed and individals can apply directly to the USCGA at https://uscga.edu/apply/

Applications for a nomination through Tester's office opened April 1. Individuals have until Nov. 1, 2023, to get them submitted to be considered for the Class of 2028.

"This is a rigorous and lengthy process, but my office is here to help you through it every step of the way," Tester said.

To learn more about the application process, visit https://www.tester.senate.gov/services/academies/ or attend one of our Academy Day informational sessions with representatives from each service academy:

April 22 (Billings): Rocky Mountain College (Prescott Building), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 29 (Missoula): University of Montana (Schreiber Gym), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 30 (Helena): Carroll College (Lower Campus Center), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 6 (Bozeman): Montana State University (Strand Union), 10 a.m. to noon.

To RSVP for an Academy Day or get some hands-on help, email Tester at Academy_Nominations@tester.senate.gov.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.