BILLINGS, MT - Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is hosting an informational meeting in Billings for Montana students interested in attending a U.S. Military Academy, or joining an armed forces ROTC program.  Academy and ROTC Day will take place Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the US Army Reserve, 592nd Ordnance Company, Roysdon Hall, 1430 Broadwater Avenue.

"It's a great privilege for me to be able to recommend a dedicated Montana student to the service academies, and I want to be sure they have the information they need to make the right decision for themselves and their family," said Rehberg.  "Academy Day is a great way to get the latest information and talk directly to a member of the armed forces to learn more about one of the most honored calling a young man or woman can answer."

Representatives from the academies (Naval, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines), along with representatives of the Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs will be on hand to make presentations and answer questions. Interested high school and middle school students, along with the student's parents and school guidance counselors, are encouraged to attend. No pre-registration is required.

Along with other requirements, admittance to military academies, (except the Coast Guard), requires a nomination from a U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator. Rehberg appoints and works with a volunteer Academy Review Board consisting of military and civilian personnel to ensure that Montana students are afforded the maximum opportunity to receive one of the highly sought after nominations.

Students interested in applying for academy entrance are asked to submit their nomination application to Rehberg's office by November 1. For more information, contact Linda Price in Rehberg's Billings District Office, toll free at 1-888-232-2626.

An Academy and ROTC Day is being held in western Montana, in Missoula, Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Missoula Armed Forces Reserve Center, 9283 Running West Road.  This event is hosted by Montana U.S. Senator Max Baucus.