I have the honor of nominating young men and women from Hawaii for selection to one of our nation's four service academies:

U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland;

U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado;

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York; and

U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

The number of vacancies at each academy vary yearly.

A strong academic background, participation in school and community activities, and a sincere desire to receive an active duty commission are some of the major considerations in the selection process. Additionally, for appointments to the academies, each individual must be able to pass the military medical entry examination and physical proficiency test.

Candidates may first apply for a Congressional nomination in their junior year of high school. A candidate must be a U.S. citizen, and must be at least 17 years old and not have passed his or her 22nd birthday (24th birthday for the Merchant Marine)on July 1st of the entry year.

For further information and to receive an application form, write, call, or fax your request to my office listed below. Please do not send your request via e-mail.

Senator Daniel K. Inouye
300 Ala Moana Blvd., #7212
Honolulu, HI 96850
Attention: Academy Nominations Coordinator
FAX: (808) 541-2549
PHONE:(808) 541-2542

Please include your full name, mailing address, and telephone number in your correspondence.