U.S. Representative (AL-5) · R
Dale Strong
Your guide to getting a service academy nomination from U.S. Representative Dale Strong's office.
Partially verified · last checked 2026-05-20
Application portal
https://strong.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations ↗This is the official .house.gov page for U.S. Representative Dale Strong's service academy nomination process. We don't accept applications — your office does.
What we know
2026 deadline (for entry summer 2027)
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Application typically opens
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Panel format
Competitive panel
Interview window
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The take your guidance counselor won't give you
AL-5 includes Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal — applicant pool has many military kids. Strong's office is well-versed in academy paths.
Don't put all your eggs in one MOC
U.S. Representative Dale Strong is one of three Members of Congress with authority to nominate you. Apply to ALL of them. Different essays, different panels, different deadlines. Multiple nominations only HELP your odds — they don't hurt.
Your other MOCs we've verified
Plus your House Rep if not listed above — find your district at house.gov ↗
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