Case seeks applicants for appointments to US Service Academies for the 2027 incoming class

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to the nation’s four service academies: the US Military Academy (West Point/Army); US Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); US Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and US Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines).

“One of my favorite and most serious duties as a member of the US Congress is nominating Hawaiʻi’s best and brightest young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” said Case. “I have had the privilege for over ten years now of nominating many candidates to our service academies, many of whom are in service or now attending. I’m again honored to do my part to ensure that Hawaiʻi continues our long tradition of contributing to the next generation of America’s outstanding military leaders.”

A Congressional nomination is the exclusive avenue for appointment to our nation’s service academies for most applicants. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment, but it is a requirement for final consideration for the US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy and the US Merchant Marine Academy.

Successful applicants must have high moral character, a strong academic record and a motivation to dutifully serve our nation.

Fully completed applications must be postmarked or received by the District office for Congressman Case at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite #1110, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813 no later than Oct. 9, 2026.

Please also visit the military academy nomination webpage at https://case.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm.

“Additionally, please note that I can only consider applicants who are legal residents of the First Congressional District which I represent (Honolulu from Makapu‘u through Downtown and Pearl City up to Mililani and then through Waipahu and ‘Ewa Beach to Kapolei),” said Case. “My office can assist in verifying this requirement, but you can check yourself by entering your home address here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.

“I encourage and invite students and school officials assisting candidates with their applications to mail in application packets to my Honolulu Office or submit applications electronically in a Portable Document Format (.pdf) to HI01.Academy@mail.house.gov. Should you have any questions, please contact Kekoa Kaluhiwa in my Honolulu office at 808-650-6688,” said Case.