South Asheville News

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) has announced that he will be hosting a Military Service Academy Day for North Carolina's 11th district. The event will take place on Saturday, March 2, at the Henderson County Historic Courthouse in Hendersonville, NC. Edwards invites parents, students, and educators from Western North Carolina to join representatives from the nation's five military service academies to learn about the experience, admissions process, and expectations of academy life.

"One of my most sacred duties representing the 11th district of North Carolina is selecting nominees for students seeking appointments to our nation's military service academies," Edwards said. He expressed his excitement about the Military Service Academy Day, stating that it will provide an opportunity for students, parents, and educators to gain insight into the service academies and the application process. Edwards encourages anyone interested in advancing their academic and professional careers while serving the nation to attend the event.

The Military Service Academy Day will feature Congressman Edwards and admissions staff from the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy.

For those with questions, Lisa Wiggins can be contacted at Lisa.Wiggins@mail.house.gov or by calling the Hendersonville district office at 828-435-7310.

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- U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11)