Joni Ernst
08/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2026 16:02
Ernst, Grassley Announce Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights
RED OAK, IOWA - The offices of U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are hosting two virtual informational events for Iowans interested in applying to U.S. Military Service Academies. Every year, Ernst and Grassley each nominate 15 students to the academies.
EVENT | U.S. Military Service Academy Virtual Information Nights
DATE | Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, from 6 - 8 p.m. CT
Aug. 31 session will be attended by representatives from the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. Sept. 1 session will be attended by representatives from the Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy.
Iowans who wish to attend the virtual informational session must RSVP to receive a link to the event.
To contact Senator Ernst's office, please email [email protected] or [email protected] or call (515) 284-4272. To contact Senator Grassley's office, please email [email protected] or call (515) 288-1145.
Click here to view the academy nomination application. The application deadline is October 23, 2026.
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