BIRMINGHAM -- The office of U.S. Representative Artur Davis is scheduled to host the 6th Annual Military Academy Day Friday, November 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Birmingham Public Library.  Congressmen Davis will provide interested students with information about the various academies, the application and nomination processes for each, and encourage students to apply for this tremendous opportunity.
  
Representatives from all five military academies as well as area college ROTC programs are scheduled to attend to offer information to students.  In addition, Paulette Rowe from the office of Congressman Davis will explain the nomination process to all interested parties.  Typically, the event is widely attended: In 2006, more than 500 students attended this event at Birmingham’s Fair Park.

DETAILS:

Event:  United States Military Academy Day
Date: Friday, November 7, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Birmingham Central Public Library (Downtown); Richard Arrington Auditorium – 3rd floor
                    2100 Park Place
                    Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Academies:  West Point Military Academy; United States Naval Academy; United States Air Force Academy; United States Coast Guard; United States Merchant Marines

College ROTC:   Auburn University; Alabama A&M University; University of Alabama at Birmingham; etc.
Who Can Attend:  Students, Parents, and School Counselors, etc.

For more information on this event contact Paulette Rowe at 205-254-1960, or Sarah Kate Sullivan (press) at 202-812-1068.