Service Academy Nominations Are Closing Soon!

October 26, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.— Every year, Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) nominates qualified young men and women to be candidates for the United States Service Academies. Applications for nomination are open for those who wish to apply and will be closing soon. If nominated, these candidates have the opportunity to be accepted into one of the four academies which require a Congressional Nomination: the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Additional information and applications are available on the Congressman’s website at this link . For those who wish to apply for Fall 2027 admission, the deadline is October 30, 2026. and applications will not reopen until May of next year. ###