WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced this week the launch of the military service academy nomination application for the upcoming cycle. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
“As a member of Congress, I have the distinct privilege to nominate the deserving students of East Tennessee,” said Rep. Harshbarger. “It is a profound honor to serve to protect the freedom of this great nation and I am thrilled to help students in East Tennessee pursue this noble dream.”
Each Member of Congress may nominate individuals to appointments at four of the five U.S. service academies:
- U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York
- U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, Maryland
- U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, Colorado
- The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, New York
The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, Connecticut, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 23 and reside within Tennessee’s First Congressional District.
The deadline to apply for a nomination is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2025. Interested students from Tennessee’s First District can find the application online at https://harshbarger.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations and can read more about the application process on the academy nominations frequently asked questions page on Harshbarger’s website.