Service Academy Day is tonight at North Idaho College

COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho's congressional delegation will host a Service Academy Day at North Idaho College tonight.

The event will provide parents and students the opportunity to learn more about the application process, academy life and the benefits of attending a service academy.

The purpose of these events is to connect students and parents with academy liaisons, cadets, midshipmen, recruiters and congressional staff to help answer any questions about the congressional nomination process for the United States Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.

While a congressional nomination is not needed to attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, representatives have been invited to share information about this school as well.

"It is an honor every year to nominate Idaho students to our military academies," said Sen. Mike Crapo. "These academies offer both academic and military training second to none, and I encourage Idaho students and parents to attend Academy Day events and learn more about our military academies."

Registration for both sessions will begin at 6 p.m. with the program running from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Those interested in attending either session are asked to please RSVP to Karen Roetter via email at karen_roetter@crapo.senate.gov, or by phone at (208) 664-5490.

If you go

• Tonight

• North Idaho College

Student Union Driftwood Room, 1000 W. Garden Ave.

• Registration 6 p.m.

• Program: 6:30 to 8 p.m.