There's a huge variety of opportunities for high school and college graduates throughout all branches of the Military. Knowing where to start exploring and researching these options can seem daunting. Here is some information to begin learning more.
Air Force
DONALD T. MCGEEHAN, MSgt, USAF
339 th Recruiting Squadron
4917 Milan Road, Sandusky OH
Cell: 419-408-2105
Army
SFC Stoke Micah
Elyria RCTG Station
Sheffield Village, OH 44035
Cell: 440-320-4706
and
Stratton W. McCord, SSG
Station Commander
Elyria Recruiting Station
5224 Detroit Rd.
Sheffield Village, OH 44035
Office: 440-934-0561
Cell: 440-622-5821
Coast Guard
AETC Spenser Hughes
Recruiter in Charge
Cell: 440-502-1934
Marines
Staff Sgt Christopher Reyes
Recruiting Substation Elyria
653 Chestnut Commons Drive
Elyria, OH 44035
Office: 440-590-5142
Cell: 937-214-5768
Navy
AC1 (AW/SW) Isaiah M. King
201 Milan Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857
Office: 419-705-8314
Cell: 440-789-6400
Air National Guard
Technical Sergeant Brandon Witherspoon
200 th Red Horse Squadron
1200 N Camp Perry Eastern Road
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Cell: 419-346-4883
Army National Guard (Erie & Lorain County)
Staff Sgt. Jonah M Webb
SSG, OHARNG
Recruiting & Retention NCO
D Co. Recruit Sustainment Program
Cell: 440-241-4248
Army National Guard (Huron County)
Sgt. Tyler McKinnon
400 W Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
Office: 419-341-3136
It is important to research and begin the application process during the junior year of high school. However, academic preparation should begin starting in the freshman year.
| UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMYWest Point, NY www.usma.edu845-938-4041 |
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| UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY
New London, CT www.cga.edu800-883-8724 |
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
Kings Point, NY www.usmma.edu866-546-4778 |
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A few thoughts regarding military academies:
Entrance to one of the service academies requires significant commitment, carrying a military obligation in the respective service.
Classes, majors, sports and activities can be similar to public or private college experiences, but there is a distinct military orientation to the undergraduate experience.
Academic preparation should begin early in a student's high school career. Application process should start during the junior year.
Some of the academies will require a nomination, primarily by a Congressman. Most members of Congress will not process requests after October of the senior year. Qualifications include not only academics, but also physical and medical qualifications.
To contact your Representative or Senator go to the sites below and enter your state of residence.