Palmer Nominates 29 Students to U.S. Service Academies

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Hope Dawson(202) 225-4921

BIRMINGHAM, AL- Each December, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06)partners with his Academy Advisory Board to interview and nominate outstanding students from Alabama's Sixth Congressional District for an appointment to our nation's service academies. U.S. Service Academy recruiters laud the level of preparedness and exceptional achievements of nominees from this district. Students who are accepted as midshipmen and cadets will be receiving the highest levels of education, athletic conditioning, leadership building, and training to defend the Constitution and America's freedoms alongside an extensive network of academy alumni.

The application process for most U.S. Service Academies involves receiving a nomination from their U.S. House Representative, U.S. Senator, the Vice President or the President. These academies include: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Once the nomination is confirmed, the academy will review the whole candidate for enrollment consideration. Students who enroll become scholar soldiers, joining among the most prestigious traditions in America.

This year, 29 students received congressional nominations from Rep. Palmer. Following their nominations, Rep. Palmerreleased the following statement:

"Nominating students to the U.S. Service Academies is one of the most important aspects of my job," said Rep. Palmer. "Our process is tough because these are the future leaders of our military, and we want them to be prepared to possibly lead future generations into combat. I believe Alabama's Sixth District has some of the brightest young people in our nation, and I am delighted these students have expressed their desire to serve our country."

The nominated students are as follows:

Jack Beason of Briarwood Christian School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy;

Simone Bermudez of Indian Springs School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy;

Rayner Brom of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;

Olivia Carroll of Vestavia Hills High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy;

Eden Christian of Hewitt Trussville High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Boyd Cooper of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy;

Beau Dionne of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Dylan Doig of Leeds High School, is nominated for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;

Nikola Frye of New Mexico Military Institute, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;

Joshua Hahn of Vestavia Hills High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;

Cayden Hofbauer of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy;

Truman Lee of Auburn University, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Braden Little of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy;

Jason Love of Marion Military Institute, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;

Chase Malone of Chelsea High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;

Owen McCloy of Gardendale High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;

Jay Merchant of Vestavia Hills High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy;

Lane Mitchell of Thompson High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Alexx Parrott of Wetumpka High School, is nominated for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Military Academy;

Braydon Saylor of Marion Military Institute, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy;

Mark Sergey of Prattville High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Kate Sides of Indian Springs School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Mason Six of Pelham High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;

JR Sosa of Isabella High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Ryan Spann of Helena High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Perry Stringfellow of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;

Chance Strown of Thompson High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;



Cason Williams of AL School of Cyber Technology & Engineering, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy;

Cardon Wynn of Prattville High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy;

Congratulations to these impressive students, who seek to achieve at the highest levels in order to serve our country.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending a military service academy, please visit palmer.house.gov and select Services: U.S. Service Academy Nominations for more information. Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old, a U.S. citizen, have a strong academic background, proven leadership skills, and be of good moral character.