It is my honor to nominate Wyoming residents to the US Service Academies. A commission from a Service Academy – Air Force, Navy, West Point, or Merchant Marine – is a great place to begin a career serving in our nation’s armed forces. Applicants should start working on each academy’s requirements early. It is imperative to complete forms accurately and to be mindful of deadlines. The Coast Guard also offers a Service Academy but does not require a Congressional nomination. If you are interested in the Coast Guard Academy, please visit directly with the Coast Guard to apply.

Competition for an appointment is rigorous. Successful applicants will have:

• Strong High School GPAs
• High scores on the ACT or SAT
• Demonstrated leadership and strength of character through participation in sports, extracurricular activities, employment, and community service

An appointment requires two applications – one for a Congressional nomination and one to the individual Service Academy of your choosing.

Requirements for a NOMINATION
You must complete the online application by 31 Oct 2026; Your application will include:

• A 3-4 page essay
• Photograph
• High School and/or College transcripts
• A copy of your highest ACT or SAT score
• Two letters of recommendation
• Completed online application

Test Scores
Results of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Training (ACT) scores should be sent to my Casper office by using the code number 4985 for the SAT and 7200 for the ACT.

NOTE: All application materials you are unable to upload to the online application must be mailed to the address below and emailed to the following: Jamie_Gronski@Barrasso.Senate.Gov.

Any mailed application materials must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2026.

US Senator John Barrasso
ATTN: Jamie Gronski
2120 Capitol Avenue
Suite 2013
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Academy Board Interview After submitting a completed application, qualified applicants will interview with my Academy Board. Interviews are in Casper, typically the first Saturday in December.

To Prepare For Your Interview, Be Prepared To Describe and Discuss:

• Avenues of commissioning
• The relationship between the officer and enlisted ranks
• Expectations placed on a newly commissioned officer
• Current events
• Recent books you have read
• Your military interests
• Your degree plan and desired profession
• Your drive to serve others

Based on the board’s recommendation, I announce my nominations by early January. Each academy will then make their appointments based on character, scholarship, test scores, leadership, physical and medical fitness, motivation, and suitability for a military career.

Contact my State Director, Jamie Gronski in my Cheyenne office (307-772-2451) with questions. She can help you create the strongest application packet possible.