Hall to Bring Military Academies, ROTC, Students Together

Academy Day
Saturday, September 13

10:00am – 12:30pm

United States Military Academy

West Point, New York

West Point, N.Y. – U.S. Rep. John Hall (D-NY19) will be welcoming area students interested in the United States Service Academies and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) to Academy Day at West Point Saturday, September 13. Congressman Hall, representatives from the five U.S. Service Academies, and ROTC detachments from many New York colleges will be present to answer questions regarding nominations, the application process, and cadet life.

"America's Armed Forces need exceptional young men and women now more than ever. I am pleased to host this informational event for all those interested in learning more about the opportunities available through our military service academies," Hall said. "The incorporation of ROTC programs into Academy Day allows students with an interest in military service to see that there is more than one path to becoming an officer in the Armed Forces."

Those interested in attending Academy Day should RSVP to Matthew Schwartz in Congressman Hall's Goshen office. He can be contacted by phone at (845) 291-4100 or by email at matthew.schwartz@mail.house.gov.

WHO: U.S. Rep. John Hall (D-NY19)

Admissions representatives and cadets from:

The United States Military Academy, West Point

The United States Air Force Academy

The United States Coast Guard Academy

The United States Merchant Marine Academy

The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis
Cornell University Army and Navy ROTC

Fordham University Army ROTC

Niagara University Army ROTC

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Air Force and Navy ROTC

SUNY Brockport Army ROTC

SUNY Maritime Navy ROTC

Syracuse University Army ROTC

WHAT: Academy Day for students, parents, teachers and councilors to learn about application to and student life at U.S. Service Academies and regional ROTC programs.

WHERE:  United States Military Academy

                 Thayer Hall, Robinson Auditorium

                 West Point, New York

WHEN:  Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00am – 12:30pm

RSVP: Matthew Schwartz

            (845) 291-4100

            matthew.schwartz@mail.house.gov

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