Mobile Courant

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has announced the names of eleven Alabama students who have accepted their appointments to a U.S. service academy. These students, nominated by Senator Tuberville, will represent Alabama in the Class of 2028 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy.

"America’s national security depends on brave young men and women who answer the call to serve in our armed forces," said Senator Tuberville. "Receiving an appointment to a U.S. service academy is a high honor that requires much sacrifice. Each of these students have worked extremely hard to reach this point, and there’s no doubt that Alabama is sending our very best. It was an honor to nominate these Alabamians for an appointment, and I have no doubt that they’ll continue to make our state and country proud."

The U.S. service academies provide students wishing to serve our country’s military with the opportunity to serve while obtaining higher education. Service academy appointees go through an extensive process to receive a nomination. This includes completing the required ACT and SAT exams, providing letters of recommendation and a school transcript, along with the required application form. Upon graduation, students must commit to five years of active duty.

More information on applying for a service academy nomination through Senator Tuberville’s office can be found on his official website.

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees.