During Academy Day 2006 representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be on hand to present information on the military academies and to answer questions.

“Service to our nation’s military is one of the highest commitments a young person can make. I encourage all students, parents, and school counselors interested in learning more about our nation’s service academies to attend this valuable workshop,” said Rep. Schwartz.

Schwartz is hosting Academy Day 2006 along with her colleagues Reps. Brady, Gerlach, Fitzpatrick, and Weldon.

Academy Day is free and open to the general public.  For more information on attending Academy Day 2006 please contact Schwartz’s district office at 215-335-3355.

For general information concerning the nomination process to our nation’s military academies please visit www.house.gov/Schwartz and visit the Services/Academy Application area of the Web site.

Academy Day 2006

WHEN:                                  Sunday, April 23, 2006

9:30 -10 AM: Registration and Open House

10 AM: Formal Program and Presentation

11AM -12:30 PM: Open House Continues

WHERE:                               Valley Forge Military Academy, Mellon Hall

1001 Eagle Road

 Wayne, PA 19087

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