Rep. Van Epps Announces 2026 Service Academy Day

Rep. Van Epps Announces 2026 Service Academy Day

Franklin, Tennessee - Rep. Matt Van Epps will host a Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to provide students and families with information about the nation's prestigious U.S. Service Academies and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) opportunities.

Invited to attend the event are representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and ROTC programs to answer questions about admissions, nominations, scholarships, and military service.

Rep. Van Epps said, “My time at West Point shaped the leader I am today. Our service academies challenge young men and women to embrace duty, honor, and selfless service while preparing them to lead in uniform and beyond. Whether you're interested in attending a service academy or pursuing an ROTC scholarship, I encourage students and their families to join us to learn more about these life-changing opportunities to serve our country.”

Service Academy Day Information:

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.

Program: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN 37064

Students, parents, guidance counselors, and anyone interested in learning more about military service and academy admissions are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP for the Service Academy Day here.

For more information about the nomination process, visit Rep. Van Epps’ Service Academy FAQ page here, or you can call his Franklin District office at (629) 223-6050.  

To request a military service academy nomination from our office, please complete the form here.  The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 30th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. 

For additional information, please contact Matthew Siciliano at matthew.siciliano@mail.house.gov.