Gluesenkamp Perez to Host Service Academy Open House in Clark County

Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced she will be hosting a Service Academy Open House in Clark County.

The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Vancouver Community Library’s Columbia Room, located at 901 C Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660.

At the event, Southwest Washington high school students and their families will be able to learn more about pursuing a career in our nation’s Armed Forces and meet with representatives from the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies.

High school juniors, or anyone 17-22 years of age residing in Washington’s Third District, are now able to apply for a service academy nomination from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez through her website. Completed applications must be submitted by November 9, 2025 and applicants will be scheduled for interviews shortly after.

“One of my most important duties as a Member of Congress is to support the next generation of young leaders to our nation’s military service academies, and I’ve been honored to have nominated truly outstanding students from across Southwest Washington,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez.“I’m holding this open house so that prospective applicants can better understand the differences between academies, what makes a strong candidate, and the application process for securing a nomination.”

The Congresswoman’s team always stands ready to support students with the application process. Those with questions not listed in the FAQs are encouraged to reach out online, by phone at (360) 695-6292, or in person at her Vancouver or Kelso offices.