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Please mail completed applications to our Des Moines office: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Attn: Academy Coordinator 733 Federal Building 210 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Application deadline for the 2027-2028 school year: October 23, 2026. Senator Ernst will announce nominations by January 2027. Please Note:  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Do you have further questions? E-mail or call our Academy Coordinator in our Des Moines office:  Academy@ernst.senate.gov  or (515) 284-4574. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION U.S. Service Academies Please contact academies directly to obtain catalogs and other specific information. 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