Media Advisory: Congressman Díaz-Balart to Host Service Academy Day at U.S. Southern Command

September 17, 2026 Press Release MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at U.S. Southern Command: On this day, representatives from the U.S. Naval, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Military, U.S. Merchant Marine, and U.S. Coast Guard Academies will meet with and inform prospective students about educational and career opportunities at the service academies. Event Details: RSVP is required due to security restrictions. A valid government ID and media credentials must be presented at the checkpoint for admittance. Please RSVP to Dietwin Smoli . WHAT: Service Academy Day WHO : Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) Representatives from the United States Service Academies WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET WHERE: U.S. Southern Command 9301 NW 33rd Street Doral, FL 33172 ### Issues : Education Defense/National Security Improving Education