03/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/10/2026 15:40
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced that his office will co-host four Military Service Academy Day events over the next two months across Nebraska. Military Service Academy Days are hosted by Nebraska's federal delegation.
Bellevue Military Service Academy Day
March 14, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm CT
Bellevue University, John B. Muller Admin Bldg.
812 Bruin Blvd, Bellevue, NE 68005
Columbus Military Service Academy Day
March 18, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm CT
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
753 33rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
North Platte Military Service Academy Day
March 28, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
Mid-Plains Community College
1101 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101
Norfolk Military Service Academy Day
April 1, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm CT
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
609 W. Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
These events provide high school students with an opportunity to learn more about the application process for becoming a commissioned officer through one of the five U.S. service academies: The U.S. Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy.
"Nebraskans are stepping up to serve as the next generation of leaders in our country's Armed Forces," said Congressman Flood. "This is a great opportunity to learn more about what it means to attend one of these five Military Service Academies. Any interested applicants are encouraged to attend."
Applicants to the academies, excluding the Coast Guard Academy, must be nominated by a Member of Congress.
For questions, please contact Kim Kwapnioski at 202-834-2780. If you are unable to attend on these dates, you may also set up an appointment with our Lincoln District Office at 402-438-1598.