ABILENE, Kan. – During his annual Service Academy Day last month, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) met with three students from the Manhattan and Fort Riley area who have applied for admission to a United States Service Academy: Eldon Davis-Picou of Manhattan and Adam Campbell and Sarah Turner of Fort Riley.

“Meeting with bright young Kansans who hope to serve our country is something I look forward to every year,” said Sen. Moran. “I applaud the hard work and preparation of these students and hope to see them succeed for years to come.”

Interviews took place at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene. Sen. Moran’s Service Academy Selection Board considered more than 40 young Kansans interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Academy nominees submit an application that includes a personal statement, resume, letters of reference, academic transcripts and standardized test scores. Following the interviews, the board makes recommendations to Sen. Moran for his decision. If nominated by Sen. Moran, applicants must then meet the individual admission requirements of each academy. The academies will make the final decision of who will receive an appointment of admission in early 2017. Those selected will enter the academies in June 2017.

Click here for more information and a list of all the students who participated in Sen. Moran’s Service Academy selection process.