<p>Senator Kristin Gillibrand is hosting a Virtual Service Academy Night on September 27, 2023 beginning at 6 p.m. to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Femclick.imodules.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DffFoLxgv-2FjuXWNcU7UwC2ULZbRpwpccRP2GW73Gck8Qp2-2FKJajDFi53OfnZwS4-2FY-2BMtUi4UlW0iuHyT4tyWRzsF5PsPOhiXpsOn5BnRujNxIh-2FbGUxWDMnHB8AIICDmm-2FmqeXU2470F9YgqQqh8zBw-3D-3Dw1Rp_tZv2-2BxAbhTIgwwAdH2VOo7Y25nkjfdVREnz2fdf0uJA9o8YRQ9KFetdVyH6XBe3inpSUntGCuNWBG0YlqnJkjaXF3TDMS7jk5XqA9d1qpKmjFzPMuwOVTuHAavPxvoLJrNpzRTP9WUrfOk7a0emVVZARbrCOQGzvuHe-2FlNPw0keUbkAe6IVm4sP-2B8cJ6KUgrf97RVrMeOKiRsU1U9a-2BigEsC6cA80WB6pshNpaWILkuC7tXy2fwSp20vR22CP6b5MXwRZr8QDvF2NaQCiw6huYz23nodnlJIvnvkRZQ62S-2BnbHUwT5-2BmTr8IGXO0DHqR8sORfi2Xj3C7Km8MSY5FNcqOhEAAZhSZZlT2Bh4Av5XPI5l1OpQWVvwkpK6aJBL86rorsEKfmpfY-2FZtNp9-2Bg1KPBxbAgAzeoqTMcgX9WnjZh6ZtPPXsHI9Snz4Vg42l54jaAGamJQCShZ3-2FXhtZBKRD9Tx-2FvXTvOc967l9lPSsz6ft3DIOs8H-2FIz8wEmXH1g&data=05%7C01%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C47afbf54039e4ca04e8508dbbaafc7f2%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638309036380102714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G%2FpgBb%2F%2Fffln5DY9FDZL5Lu9GfdJ3Wz6NVr%2BO7i8yA0%3D&reserved=0"><b>Here</b></a> is a flyer with details and RSVP information.</p><p>Four of the five academies – U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) – require applicants to apply for and receive a congressional nomination from either a U.S. Representative or a U.S. Senator. <b>In addition to their two U.S. senators, applicants to USMMA may apply to any and all members of congress in their state.</b> This affords USMMA applicants more opportunities to secure these coveted appointments.</p><p>High school and middle school students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to attend. Congressional staff will be present to explain the nomination process. Family members, counselors and educators are welcome. The details are as follows:</p><p><b>Sept. 27, 2023</b><br/><b>VIRTUAL</b></p><p><b>6 p.m.</b></p><p>Students are encouraged to visit <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Femclick.imodules.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DffFoLxgv-2FjuXWNcU7UwC2ULZbRpwpccRP2GW73Gck8Qp2-2FKJajDFi53OfnZwS4-2FY-2BMtUi4UlW0iuHyT4tyWRzmUFca3fZ41Tv81X-2BRHpeotUBL4sBTiCJcmwWSy4i4KrBN4fHQDUnK5JB3KolXhGvg-3D-3DKwfG_tZv2-2BxAbhTIgwwAdH2VOo7Y25nkjfdVREnz2fdf0uJA9o8YRQ9KFetdVyH6XBe3inpSUntGCuNWBG0YlqnJkjaXF3TDMS7jk5XqA9d1qpKmjFzPMuwOVTuHAavPxvoLJrNpzRTP9WUrfOk7a0emVVZARbrCOQGzvuHe-2FlNPw0keUbkAe6IVm4sP-2B8cJ6KUgrf97RVrMeOKiRsU1U9a-2BigEsC6cA80WB6pshNpaWILkuC7tXy2fwSp20vR22CP6b5MXwRZr8QDvF2NaQCiw6huYz23nodnlJIvnvkRZQ62S-2BnbHUwT5-2BmTr8IGXO0DHqR8sORfi2Xj3C7Km8MSY5FNcqOhEAAZhSZZlT2Bh4Av5UII-2FE7q1Uv6Ml2xqvF3wRQ6kt4XAxGiCsQZ48TJlXxbIgEFzKWs83k2gFJKMaDd3iFZWqnqICjKaePTsznBUCIMKOXChcurj-2BeXvcC0BQbySTFx23ZWBucqRPQlieTTWyxbpFttyq24b8BEgJHyzwa&data=05%7C01%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C47afbf54039e4ca04e8508dbbaafc7f2%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638309036380102714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4hRYMofitBEJZKONgXzL%2BJOmZRytGrwwTmrZyb8Ugeg%3D&reserved=0">usmma.edu/admissions</a> to learn more about the Academy. The USMMA’s <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Femclick.imodules.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DffFoLxgv-2FjuXWNcU7UwC2ULZbRpwpccRP2GW73Gck8Qp2-2FKJajDFi53OfnZwS4-2FY-2BMtUi4UlW0iuHyT4tyWRztT7JBwQVjkUnDwLkN7lS-2B5RhRc0UOiD2bCBnhvNNf3NqR2xksbZuRzjg3e9MjV01g-3D-3Dts06_tZv2-2BxAbhTIgwwAdH2VOo7Y25nkjfdVREnz2fdf0uJA9o8YRQ9KFetdVyH6XBe3inpSUntGCuNWBG0YlqnJkjaXF3TDMS7jk5XqA9d1qpKmjFzPMuwOVTuHAavPxvoLJrNpzRTP9WUrfOk7a0emVVZARbrCOQGzvuHe-2FlNPw0keUbkAe6IVm4sP-2B8cJ6KUgrf97RVrMeOKiRsU1U9a-2BigEsC6cA80WB6pshNpaWILkuC7tXy2fwSp20vR22CP6b5MXwRZr8QDvF2NaQCiw6huYz23nodnlJIvnvkRZQ62S-2BnbHUwT5-2BmTr8IGXO0DHqR8sORfi2Xj3C7Km8MSY5FNcqOhEAAZhSZZlT2Bh4Av5XOMpd3mNpooHFNxdD-2FaYvWQxRYVwaAEwztH85XXzAloAH0J1nR2H-2Bt-2FWEULEaE71348ClbKcigjzQfL8t5lT68JiG5EqZZjB3uYU1d7y-2B14EO6IO-2FAsu-2BBeQTk0XFoq-2F8dfuxQDhAkcoxkAvCpnE-2BF&data=05%7C01%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C47afbf54039e4ca04e8508dbbaafc7f2%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638309036380102714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SrZPs%2B1yS9rEvKP5emJyxJnBLL%2B9BrCjwPDopCSKmpM%3D&reserved=0">digital viewbook</a> highlights Midshipman life, sports, sailing, academic programs and majors, the unique year at sea training, and more.</p>
