WASHINGTON – Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema congratulated Arizona Service Academy appointees for their commitment to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sinema also announced her office is accepting U.S. Service Academy Applications for the Class of 2026.
“We’re incredibly proud of the bright, dedicated Service Academy students representing our state who are committed to keeping America safe. I encourage all Arizona students interested in attending U.S. Service Academies to apply,” said Sinema.
This year, 9 Arizonans nominated by Sinema accepted their appointments to the U.S. Service Academies: 3 to the U.S. Naval Academy, 3 to West Point, 2 Air Force Academy, and 1 to the Merchant Marines.
As Arizona’s senior Senator, Sinema is able to nominate talented Arizonans interested in attending U.S. Service Academies to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduating. Their nominations are submitted to the academy of their choice, which include: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marines Academy. Upon graduation, Service Academy graduates are commissioned as officers in active or reserve units for a minimum of commitment of 5 years.
Sinema’s office is accepting U.S. Service Academy Applications for the Class of 2026. The deadline to submit applications is October 1, 2021. Applicants interested in learning more may visit Sinema’s resources page for information on eligibility and requirements to request a nomination.
