Tiffany Announces 2026 Service Academy Day
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that his 2026 Service Academy Day will be on Saturday, April 4th, in Merrill. The event will be held at the Northwoods Veterans Post from 10 AM to 12 PM, followed by individual questions, and will end by 1 PM.
“It is my honor to invite all students in the Seventh District to attend my Service Academy Day. I hope that all those with an interest in serving in our nation’s military will take advantage of this opportunity to get firsthand insight into the Service Academy application and nomination processes,” said Congressman Tiffany.
Service Academy Days are designed to familiarize students and parents who reside within Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District with the application and nomination processes for each of the U.S. service academies. The deadline to apply for a service academy nomination from Congressman Tiffany is Friday, September 25th at 5 PM.
Details for Merrill Service Academy Day:
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Location: Northwoods Veterans Post
601 Johnson Street
Merrill, WI 54452
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
(Registration begins at 9:30 AM)
Students will have the opportunity to learn best practices when seeking a nomination to a service academy from members of Congressman Tiffany’s staff, as well as representatives from the U.S Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Admission is free, and parents, teachers, and students of all grade levels are welcome to attend.
All high school students admitted to our nation's military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States. Accepted students receive a fully funded, four-year university education and a commission as a U.S. military officer upon graduation. High school students seeking Congressman Tiffany's service academy nomination should visit his website to access the application and learn more about the nomination process.
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