Ernst, Grassley to Host Service Academy Virtual Information Nights

RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced their offices will hold two United States Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 from 6 - 8p.m. CT for Iowa students interested in applying to one of our nation’s military academies. Every year, Ernst and Grassley each nominate 15 students to the academies.

Representatives from all five service academies will be available to answer questions about the application and nomination process. The Monday session will be attended by representatives from the Air Force and Naval Academies. The Tuesday session will be attended by representatives from the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, and the Coast Guard Academy.

The senators will not be in attendance at the meetings.

Attendees must RSVP to receive meeting information. To contact Senator Ernst’s office, please email Brenda_Safranski@ernst.senate.gov or call (515) 284-4574. To contact Senator Grassley’s office, please email academy_nominations@grassley.senate.gov or call (515) 288-1145.

Each year, Ernst and Grassley nominate current and future Iowa high school graduates for a limited number of academy positions. Click here to view the academy nomination application. Oct. 24, 2025, is the deadline to apply for a nomination for academy admission in the fall of 2026.

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