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“One of my favorite duties as a Member of Congress is nominating outstanding young men and women to our nation’s service academies from the 6th Congressional District. 

“Having been a Naval Academy graduate myself, I know firsthand the magnitude of the sacrifice these students are willing to make in service to our country. I had the opportunity, along with a panel of former academy graduates, to meet and interview exceptional candidates seeking a congressional nomination.”

 

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

 

Seth Ramsey

Maypearl High School

 

Megan Fellows

Red Oak High School

 

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

 

Anthony Schmidt

Midlothian Heritage High School

 

A congressional nomination is required for students wishing to enter the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY.

Successful applicants will have a broad academic background, the ability to pass a physical aptitude test, and strong leadership potential. An applicant must also be a U.S. citizen, a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried, have no dependents, and be of high moral character.

Acceptance of a service academy appointment requires at least a nine-year service obligation, including four years at an academy and five years of active-duty service.