Congressman Al Green to Host Military Academy Day

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) cordially invites all qualified students and their families to attend his Military Academy Day program on Saturday, October 28, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Windsor Village United Methodist Church, 9543 South Main Street.

Potential candidates will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the service academies who will be on hand to answer questions and provide guidance on the application process. Attending the program will be representatives from West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.  A four-year scholarship to one of the academies is valued at approximately $330,000.

Members of Congress are authorized to nominate qualified individuals from their district for admission to the military academies.   Congressman Al Green will be accepting nomination applications at his Houston office until October 31, 2006.  Interested parties may call (713) 383-9234 for more information.