North Texas News

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, co-hosted and spoke at the annual North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum in Carrollton, Texas, which had over 700 students joining.

During the forum, representatives from various military academies and branches spoke on the educational opportunities available to young men and women interested in serving their country. The event featured speakers from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board, and ROTC branches.

"Yearly, the North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum attracts hundreds of middle and high school students who are interested in accepting the call to serve the nation as military leaders, and this year was no exception," said Congressman Burgess. "I was honored to host the forum and speak to the students on the education and skills our service academies offer and strengthen. I also encouraged them to take advantage of this opportunity to enrich the legacy of the United States military with their academic excellence and commitment to our nation. Thank you to all aspiring students for joining the forum and for my fellow Members in coordinating to make this event possible."

Joining Congressman Burgess in co-hosting the Service Academies Forum were Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Members of the Texas Delegation, Representatives Nathaniel Moran, Keith Self, Lance Gooden, Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger, Ronny Jackson, Beth Van Duyne, Roger Williams, Jasmine Crockett, Colin Allred, and Marc Veasey.