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Rep. Owens Announces Service Academy Nominations
Congressman announces 21 nominations to service academies
Washington, Jan 7 -
Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced his nomination of 21 students to service academies. A Member of Congress can nominate students to attend an academy if the students meet eligibility requirements and submit a detailed application. The four service academies that accept nominations include the Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines and the Navy. “America’s military academies accept some of the best, brightest and most committed students from across the country who have committed to serve,” said Owens. “I look forward to watching these young Americans do great things, and I commend them and their families on this significant achievement.” Owens, a veteran of the United States Air Force, is pleased to announce the nomination of the following individuals to their respective academy: UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY – WEST POINT Alexander Clark (Madison) Eaten Matthew Difabio (Oswego) Oswego Matthew Whitcomb (St. Lawrence) Massena Christopher Shelmidine (Jefferson) Lorraine Nicholas Tyler (Jefferson) Adams Brandon Lloyd (Jefferson) Watertown Damon Draught (Jefferson) Watertown Matthew Miller (Clinton) Plattsburgh Sarah-Maria Choong (St. Lawrence) Potsdam UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY – ANNAPOLIS, MD Rita Stein-Vasquez (Oneida) Forestport Seth Adams (Oswego) Cleveland Nicholas Petricca (Fulton) Mayfield Gunnar Blank (Jefferson) Clayton Bruce Jones (Oswego) Pennellville Jordan Hart (St. Lawrence) Massena Matthew Whitcomb (St. Lawrence) Massena Nathan Terault (Oneida) Blossvale UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Joseph Tobin (Clinton) Saranac Nicholas Petricca (Fulton) Mayfield Jason Landl (Hamilton) Inlet Brandon Widrick (Lewis) Castorland Karlie Edwards (Fulton) Mayfield Elizabeth Kolodgy (Jefferson) Philadelphia Christopher Shelmidine (Jefferson) Lorrain