Service Academies Forum

2026 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum

Congressman Brandon Gill invites North Texas students and their parents to attend the 2026 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum on Saturday morning, April 25th, in Southlake. Congressman Gill is co-hosting this informational outreach event with Senator John Cornyn, Senator Ted Cruz, and other congressional colleagues to provide interested middle and high school students and their parents an excellent opportunity to learn more about our nation's service academies, requirements for admission, and the selection process.

WHAT: 2026 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum​

WHO: North Texas Congressional Offices
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Air Force, Army, & Navy/Marine Corps ROTC
DODMERB (Dept. of Defense Medical Examination Review Board)

WHERE: Carroll ISD’s Fine Arts Complex
1501 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Registration begins on-site at 7:30 AM.

  • High school and middle school students & parents are encouraged to attend.
  • Event is come & stay; NOT come and go!
  • Free and open to the public.

Representatives from congressional offices and all five service academies (U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy), as well as representatives from DODMERB and Air Force, Army, and Navy/Marine Corps ROTC have been invited to be on hand to answer questions and distribute information. Attendees can meet with these representatives one-on-one to learn about the excellent educational opportunities available to qualified young men and women who want to serve their country.

This free event will begin at 8:00 AM, and registration opens on-site at 7:30 AM. RSVPs are not required. It is not a “come and go” event but "come and stay!" For more information, contact Robin Vaughan via email at: robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov or phone: 972-966-5454.

View the 2026 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum event flyer below.

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