Peoria, IL—Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) will host two Service Academy Nights for students interested in attending any of our nation’s prestigious military academies: the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy. An information session with Rep. LaHood’s Military Affairs Advisor will take place on April 24th and 25th in Peoria and Springfield, respectively. Details of each Academy Night are listed below:
Peoria Service Academy Night
Monday, April 24
7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Illinois Air National Guard, 182nd Airlift Wing
Building 628
2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607
Springfield Service Academy Night
Tuesday, April 25
7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Illinois Air National Guard, 183rd Wing
Capitol Airport, Building P-48
3101 J David Jones Parkway, Springfield, IL 62707
Those interested in attending either of the Academy Nights must RSVP no later than April 20, 2017 to Mike Gilmore at michael.gilmore@mail.house.gov. When replying, please provide the complete names of those attending.
“Each year, it is inspiring to meet with so many young men and women looking for the opportunity to attend one our prestigious military academies and who are passionate about serving our country. Service Academy Nights provide a great first step for prospective cadets to learn about and prepare for the interview and application process, including the requirements for Congressional nomination. I look forward to the next group of young leaders ready to build upon the strong tradition of representation the 18th District currently holds throughout our military academies, ” stated Rep. LaHood.
The Academy Nights allow area students, parents, and guidance counselors the opportunity to learn more about the individual institutions and the requirements for admission to each academy, as well as talk to Congressional staff familiar with the application process. Service academies offer fully-funded, four-year education that is estimated at a value of $300,000.
