Monroe, GA – U.S. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced the names of thirty young men and women whom he nominated for appointment to the United States Service Academies. Each year, it is his distinct privilege to nominate eligible candidates to the United States Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Military (USMA), and Merchant Marine (USMMA) academies. These prestigious institutions prepare young Americans to become commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces.
“Attending one of our Nation’s service academies is a high honor,” said Congressman Hice, “reserved for those who exemplify the best attributes of character, scholarship, physical aptitude, leadership, and motivation. I commend all thirty candidates and am extremely proud to congratulate Jasmine Brown, Anna Caldwell, Jay Hamil, and Tucker Keadle, who are the first to secure appointments to these distinguished institutions.”
Based upon the recommendation of an independent academy advisory board, Congressman Hice nominated the following candidates to at least one of the United States Service Academies:
1. Jason Beasley (McDonough, GA), Ola High School
2. Jasmine Brown (McDonough, GA), Union Grove High School – received and accepted an offer of appointment from the U.S. Naval Academy
3. Anna Caldwell (Milledgeville, GA), Georgia Military Prep School – received an offer of appointment from the U.S. Air Force Academy
4. Spencer Carroll (Buford, GA), Mill Creek High School
5. McCrae Claas (Watkinsville, GA), Oconee County High School
6. Ashley Clegg (Monroe, GA), Social Circle High School
7. Garrett Dalley (Dacula, GA), Riverside Military Academy
8. Jonathan Daniel (Eatonton, GA), EBLA Academy
9. Justin Dygert (Evans, GA), Greenbrier High School
10. Jacqueline Ellison (Greensboro, GA), Lake Oconee Academy
11. Grant Fink (McDonough, GA), Union Grove High School
12. Jason “Jay” Hamil (Statham, GA), North Oconee High School – received an offer of appointment from the U.S. Naval Academy
13. Austin Herndon (Loganville, GA), Loganville High School
14. Sean Herndon (Milledgeville, GA), GMC Prep School
15. Liam Hulstine (Bowdon, GA), New Mexico Military Institute
16. Gordon “Tucker” Keadle (Auburn, GA), Apalachee High School – received an offer of appointment from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
17. Christopher Lirette (Milledgeville, GA), Marion Military Institute
18. Ryan McBride (Peachtree City, GA), McIntosh High School
19. Matthew McMain (Monroe, GA), George Walton Academy
20. Jamsn Mendoza (Athens, GA), Clarke Central High School
21. Thomas Mims (Buckhead, GA), U.S. Military Academy Prep School
22. Daniel Parrish (Bethlehem, GA), U.S. Military Academy Prep School
23. Morgan Raines (Loganville, GA), Loganville High School
24. Richard Salies (McDonough, GA), U.S. Military Academy Prep School
25. Timothy Salies (McDonough, GA), Henry County High School
26. Lanie Smith (Lawrenceville, GA), Archer High School
27. Joseph “Joey” Steadman (Appling, GA), Greenbrier High School
28. Susan Walker (McDonough, GA), Union Grove High School
29. Logan Wilson (Dacula, GA), Mountain View High School
30. Brandon Yau (Dacula, GA), Mill Creek High School
Students who attend a U.S. Service Academy commit to serving at least five years in their respective military branch upon graduation. Securing a nomination is a required step in the Academy application process. Ultimately, the Academies make the final decision on who receives an appointment of admission.
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