Missouri- Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO) is now accepting applications from individuals seeking a nomination to one of the U.S. service academies.

To be eligible for nomination, applicants must be American citizens, at least 17 and not more than 23 years of age on 1 July 2008 and legal residents of the Second District of Missouri. Nominations will be made to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academy.

“The physical and academic rigors confronting students at America’s military academies are not for everyone. But for those with the discipline, drive and desire to serve their country in uniform, the military academies offer a unique challenge and an education considered to be among the best in the world,” said Akin. “The Second District has sent some of our best and brightest to these schools and I look forward to continuing that tradition.”

To obtain an application, interested students should write to: