Students in Kilmer's district urged to apply for service academies

Rep. Kilmer encourages students to apply for military service academy nominations

U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, encourages students in Washington’s 5th Congressional District to apply for the nation’s military service academies.

According to a news release, Kilmer can nominate students to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination.

“It’s an honor to consider students for service academy nominations,” Kilmer said in a news release. “Every year there are a...