Congresswoman Harshbarger Holds Fifth Annual Military Service Academy Day

September 25, 2025 Press Release KINGSPORT, TN - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger held her fifth annual Military Service Academy Day for prospective students and their families in Tennessee’s First District who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities available at the United States services academies. Image Held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, the following representatives from our nation's elite military academies attended the event and spoke with students regarding course selections, extracurricular activities, and the unique programs they offer. Col. Eric Vogt, U.S. Air Force Academy Richard Hawkins, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Samantha Studebaker, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy CDR Rich Cataldi, U.S. Naval Academy Kaye Evans, U.S. Military Academy - West Point “Hosting Military Academy Day is always an honor. It brings outstanding students together with representatives from our nation’s premier service academies and helps them picture what comes next. The young men and women who attend are taking a meaningful first step toward serving our country, and I couldn’t be prouder. Thank you to the students and their families for being there, and to the academy representatives for opening doors and sharing the many opportunities a military career can offer.” - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger For frequently asked questions regarding military service academy nominations, please click here . For students seeking a military service academy nomination, please click here .