Ernst, Grassley Announce Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights

RED OAK, IOWA – The offices of U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are hosting two virtual informational events for Iowans interested in applying to U.S. Military Service Academies . Every year, Ernst and Grassley each nominate 15 students to the academies. EVENT | U.S. Military Service Academy Virtual Information Nights DATE | Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, from 6 - 8 p.m. CT Aug. 31 session will be attended by representatives from the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. Sept. 1 session will be attended by representatives from the Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. Iowans who wish to attend the virtual informational session must RSVP to receive a link to the event. To contact Senator Ernst’s office, please email Brenda_Safranski@ernst.senate.gov or academy@ernst.senate.gov or call (515) 284-4272. To contact Senator Grassley’s office, please email academy_nominations@grassley.senate.gov or call (515) 288-1145. Click here to view the academy nomination application. The application deadline is October 23, 2026. ###