[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 32, Volume 6] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 32CFR901.13] [Page 215] TITLE 32-NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER VII--DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PART 901_APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY--Table of Contents Subpart B_Nomination Procedures and Requirements Sec. 901.13 Children of Medal of Honor recipients category. (a) The child of any Medal of Honor recipient who served in any branch of the Armed Forces may apply for nomination. If applicants meet the eligibility criteria and qualify on the entrance examinations, they are admitted to the Academy. Appointments from this category are not limited. (b) The applicant applies directly to the Academy requesting a nomination in this category. The nominating period opens on May 1 and closes January 31. A suggested letter format is included in the precandidate packet. Note: For the purpose of this category, children are defined as the natural children of a parent and adopted children whose adoption proceedings were initiated before their 15th birthday.