Service Academy Application Deadline is Friday, Nov. 11

Young men and women interested in attending a United States Service Academy beginning in July 2006 have until Friday, Nov. 11, to submit their applications for a nomination to Congressman David Dreier's Glendora office.

To be considered for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academy, a student must first obtain a nomination from their local congressman.

To be nominated by Congressman Dreier, an applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 23, a United States Citizen, a resident of Congressman Dreier's district, and a high school graduate by July 1, 2006.

Congressman Dreier's district includes the following communities: Arcadia, Bradbury, Charter Oak, Claremont, Glendora, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Verne, Monrovia, Montclair, Montrose, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, San Dimas, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Upland, Walnut, Wrightwood, and portions of Altadena, Pasadena and San Gabriel.

For an application or more information, contact Dreier's office at 2220 E. Route 66, Suite 225 or call (626) 852-2626 or (866) 373-6321. Applications are also available at www.dreier.house.gov.