Academy/Military Information
ASVAB: Career Exploration Tool
The ASVAB test is necessary for entrance to the military. It can also be a helpful career exploration tool for anyone looking to pinpoint their personal strengths. This FREE test is available through Mililani High School or a local recruiting office. Please visit the ASVAB website for more information.
Our MHS testing dates for SY 24-25 are currently scheduled for October 2, 2024 and March 12, 2025. Sign ups and details will be posted on our home page as they become available. You may also contact one of the military recruiters listed below if you would like to take the ASVAB on your own.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy's AIM Summer Program
The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a one-week summer program where you'll immerse yourself in Academy life.
AIM is exclusively for students entering their senior year of high school and is regarded as the most realistic of the service academy summer orientation programs. You'll rise early, You'll study. You'll compete. Intense and rewarding, AIM will help you to discover whether the Academy experience is truly what you want from college and whether you have what it takes to succeed. On-Campus and Virtual experiences available.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2024.
See website for program dates and cost.
Students who are interested in attending one of the U.S. Service Academies will need to obtain a congressional nomination. An official nomination is required for admission to each of the Service Academies except the United States Coast Guard Academy. Due to a competitive and thorough selection process, students are encouraged to apply to their Congressional sponsors and Service Academies in the spring of their junior year. Students in their senior year will also be considered. You may apply for multiple nominations but only one is needed to gain appointment into an academy.
Brian Schatz: www.schatz.senate.gov/services/academy - due before 12:00pm (HT) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Maize Hirono: www.hirono.senate.gov/help/students/academy - due by 5:00pm (HST) on Sunday, October 15, 2024
Ed Case: https://case.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm - postmarked by Friday, October 11, 2024
West Point's Summer Leaders Experience
Session 1: June 1 - June 7, 2024
Session 2: June 8 - 14, 2024
Looking for high-achieving Juniors (Class of 2025) who are in great standing with their school and community, and who want to challenge themselves to participate in this one-week program at West Point. Students in this program will spend the week with cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall while learning about West Point's world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops. Participants will learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more! Students will also challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
If you are interested in this week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet please visit westpoint.edu to apply. Get a taste of the character, determination, commitment to excellence, and leadership skills required to become a cadet at West Point. Deadline to apply is April 15th. SLE is a competitive program and not all who apply are offered to attend.
Information & scholarship programs available to military-connected students
Please visit our SCHOLARSHIPS section to find additional financial opportunities that have been shared with our office.
Army ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa - Army ROTC at UHM Flyer
Minuteman Scholarship Program - Minuteman Program Brochure - For updated information contact Michelle Amparan at hi-rrb-osm@army.mil
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant - https://afas.org/haparnoldgrant/
Fisherhouse Scholarship Programs - https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/
Scholarships for Military Children - https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarships/sfmc/
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program - https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/scholarships/child/
Thanks USA - https://www.thanksusa.org
Island Palm Communities WinningEdge Scholarship Program - https://www.islandpalmcommunities.com/winningedge-scholarship
Island Palm Communities BlueStar Scholarship Program - https://www.islandpalmcommunities.com/bluestar-scholarships
AFCEA International Scholarships - https://www.afcea.org/afcea-educational-foundation/scholarships
Military Contacts and Recruiter Information
U.S. Army
U.S. Marines
U.S. Navy
1001 Kamokila Blvd Suite 179 Kapolei, HI 96707
U.S. Air Force
98-1005 Moanalua Rd, Suite 819A
U.S. Coast Guard
400 Sand Island PkwyHonolulu, HI 96819
Air Force Reserves
Hawaii Air National Guard
Hawaii Army National Guard
SGT Christian J. Letellier
Phone: 808-284-1449
christian.j.letellier.mil@army.mil
SFC David Kaita
Cell: 808-351-8836
david.k.kaita.mil@army.mil