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COLUMBUS, OH – Tomorrow, the offices of U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH); and the offices of U.S. Reps. Joyce Beatty (OH-3), Bob Gibbs (OH-7), Steve Stivers (OH-15), and Pat Tiberi (OH-12); will host a Service Academy Seminar for high school students in Central Ohio wanting to seek nomination to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies for 2015 admission. Each year, Brown nominates up to 10 students for the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, Military Academy at West Point, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

“Ohio’s students have the integrity, courage, and knowledge needed to enroll in our nation’s prestigious military academies and I am honored to nominate students for this high honor,” Brown said. “These academies develop the next generation of leaders who will serve our country as military officers and national leaders.”

Student applicants are reviewed by a committee of active and retired military and community leaders appointed by Brown. Selected students are provided with the required congressional recommendation upon applying for admission. Interested students who meet the eligibility requirements should send their completed application packet to Brown’s Cleveland office no later than September 25, 2014. The application process is time-intensive. Applicants should plan well in advance. Inquiries can also be directed to Brown’s Academy Coordinator at the Cleveland office at (888) 896-6446.

Brown and Portman will co-host 10 United States Service Academy Seminars throughout the state for students who are interested in learning about the application process.

WHO: Office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
Office of U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)
Office of U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-3)
Office of U.S. Representative Bob Gibbs (OH-7)
Office of U.S. Representative Steve Stivers (OH-15)
Office of U.S. Representative Pat Tiberi (OH-12)

WHAT: United States Service Academy Seminar

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. EST

WHERE: The Ohio State University
Agriculture Administration Building Auditorium
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210