DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson recently announced his annual statewide Military Academy Day will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in coordination with the Georgia congressional delegation. Isakson's annual event, which is the largest of its kind in the country, is designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation's five service academies.
The event will be held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta, Georgia in Hangar 5 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Guests may arrive as early as 9:00 a.m. in order to avoid congestion at the entrance gate and visit information tables.
Representatives from all five academies, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will give presentations regarding their requirements and expectations for admittance. The event is open to students in grades eight through 12.
Due to our security restrictions, all individuals planning to attend the event must complete a registration form online at https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/service-academy-day. Photo identification will be required at the main entrance gate for admittance. The registration deadline is April 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Persons who have not completely registered, including date of birth, will not be admitted onto the base.
Prohibited items include weapons such as pocket knives, guns, mace, etc., coolers, large bags (except for diaper bags or purses), back packs, alcohol, pets (except for service animals), and bicycles.
Click below for driving directions to Dobbins
http://www.dobbins.afrc.af.mil/Contact-Us/Driving-Directions/
Please proceed to Dobbins through the main gate, off Cobby Pkwy/Hwy 41.