Visclosky's Office to Hold Military Academy Day Friday at IUN

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky’s office will host prospective applicants for the five U.S. military academies from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, September 27, at Indiana University Northwest, located at 3400 Broadway in Gary.  The session will be held in Conference Rooms A, B, and C of the campus library.

High-school freshmen, sophomores and juniors from the First Congressional District, who are interested in attending a military academy, are welcome to attend the event.  There, they will have the opportunity to learn about educational opportunities and application information at the following institutions:

 U.S. Military Academy at West Point
 U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis
 U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
 U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London

Members of the Congressman’s Academy Nomination Board will also be on hand to meet prospective applicants.

“This is a great opportunity for bright young Northwest Indiana residents to learn about the opportunities our military academies offer,” said Visclosky (D-Merrillville).  “It is always an honor for me to nominate many of our future leaders to these great institutions.”

For further information, please contact Visclosky’s district office at 219-795-1844.