U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, along with Representatives Mike Flood, Don Bacon, and Adrian Smith, have announced a series of Military Service Academy Days to be held in Nebraska. These events are designed to inform high school students about the process of applying for a congressional nomination to attend a United States military service academy.
Service Academy Days will include participation from academy representatives and alumni who can answer questions about the application process. The targeted audience is high school freshmen through juniors, but all interested students, parents, and guidance counselors are welcome. No preregistration is required.
Senator Fischer stated: “Nebraska is home to thousands of dedicated service members who set the standard for those looking to serve. It is my pleasure to host Academy Days as an opportunity for students to learn about our nation’s exceptional military service academies and take the first steps towards becoming the future of the United States Armed Services.”
Senator Ricketts said: “Nebraska’s commitment to our Armed Forces is second to none. Each year, I honor that commitment by nominating outstanding young Nebraskans to attend our United States service academies. I encourage high school students from across our state to attend these Service Academy Days to learn more about the nomination process.”
Representative Flood added: “America’s military service academies became the best in the world by developing unparalleled leaders for our nation’s Armed Forces. Our Congressional Delegation’s Academy Days provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the nomination process and what it takes to earn a spot at one of these distinguished institutions. If you are interested in applying to a service academy, I encourage you to attend one of these events so our teams can help you begin your application journey with confidence.”
Representative Bacon shared his perspective as a veteran: “As a veteran who served nearly 30 years in the Air Force, I cannot share enough how much my military career meant to me and these academies help our youth get a start on their own exciting and fulfilling careers. I encourage our high school students to check out each of the academies and wish them the best as they start their application process.”
Representative Smith highlighted Nebraska’s tradition of service: “For generations, Nebraskans have served others in their communities, across our state, and around the world. This tradition of service remains one of our greatest strengths. I am proud to partner with our congressional delegation to host Academy Days and provide the next generation of military leaders an opportunity to learn about the nomination process and explore the possibilities our nation’s service academies offer.”
The scheduled dates and locations for Military Service Academy Days are:
– Bellevue: March 14, 2026 (8:00am-12:00pm), Bellevue University
– Columbus: March 18, 2026 (6:00pm-8:00pm), Columbus Chamber of Commerce
– North Platte: March 28, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm), Mid-Plains Community College
– Norfolk: April 1, 2026 (6:00pm-8:00pm), Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
Additional locations may be announced later.
Questions regarding these events can be directed to Kevin Huebert, Senator Fischer’s Director of Military and Veterans Affairs at (402) 391-3411.
