Strong to hold Fourth Annual Academy Day

August 17, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05) will host a Military Service and Academy Day on August 22 for high school students interested in attending a United States service academy. "The fact that so many North Alabamians willingly answer the call to serve our nation in uniform speaks volumes of the patriotism held by our district’s youth,” said Representative Dale W. Strong. “It has been my honor to nominate over 150 young men and women to date to attend U.S. service academies and ensure students are prepared to take the next step in their path to leading the next generation of American servicemembers.” Representative Strong’s fourth annual Academy Day will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. The event will include academy representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and the Marine Merchant Academy; military preparatory schools; and representatives with collegiate ROTC and Alabama National Guard programs. To attend a military service academy, students must meet certain eligibility requirements and receive a nomination from a Member of Congress, the Vice President, or the President. Students interested in receiving a nomination from Representative Strong are encouraged to attend. More information on the nomination process will be provided at the event and can be found HERE . WHAT: Rep. Strong Academy Day WHEN: Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm WHERE: Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL 35806 ###