NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced today that his office is accepting applications from those ages 17-23 who are interested in attending the four service academies requiring nominations: United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy.  

The fifth service academy, the Coast Guard Academy, does not require a nomination.

“One of the highest honors I have as a Representative in Congress is getting to annually nominate exceptional candidates from our community to the service academies,” said Thompson. “If offered appointments by the academies, these young men and women will receive both a world class education and the skills they will need to become tomorrow’s military leaders.”

Eligible candidates must be at least 17 years old, but younger than 23, in the year of their admission to the academy, a United States citizen, unmarried, and a resident of California’s 5th Congressional District.

Interested applicants should contact Thompson’s Santa Rosa District Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-542-7182 for an application packet and further information.

Thompson represents California’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.