CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ NOMINATES STUDENTS TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES
On January 29, 2022, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the nomination of 16 students from the 15th Congressional District of Texas to attend the U.S. Service Academies. The academies consist of the: U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY (West Point); 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.
"These students embody the very values that our military holds in high regard," stated Congressman Gonzalez. "I am excited and honored to nominate these outstanding young people who are eager serve and protect our nation. It is a privilege to represent them in Congress and I look forward to the great work they will do in the U.S. military and for our community."
The application process for a majority of U.S. Service Academies involves being nominated by the student's Member of Congress, U.S. Senator, the Vice President, or the President of the United States. After the nomination is confirmed, the academy will then review the candidate to determine admission. Students who are accepted will then become scholar soldiers at some of the most prestigious institutions in the country.
In January of 2022, Congressman Gonzalez collaborated with his Interview Recommendation Board who then interviewed the candidates and presented their recommendations to the Congressman. The board is comprised of Attorney Aurelio Garza, Lt. Col Jeffrey Hernandez, Dr. Henry Ruiz, Master Sergeant (ret.) Rios Reyes, and Licensed Master Social Worker LaQuita Smith.
The nominated students are:
· Sayge Berger of New Braunfels, is nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Ethan Buck of Cibolo, is nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy
· Freddy Ceciliano of McAllen, is nominated the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Hiram Flores of Mission, is nominated to the U.S. Military Academy
· Adrian Garcia of McAllen, is nominated to the U.S. Military Academy
· Jofred Gonzalez of Weslaco, is nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy
· Alyssa Gutierrez of Edinburg, is nominated to the U.S. Military Academy
· Genesis Hernandez of Mercedes, is nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy
· Joshua Kelly of Cibolo, is nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Chance Krudwig of Falls City, is nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Adam Nieto of Schertz, is nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy
· Joseph Orendain of Edinburg, is nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Zachary Porter of Seguin, is nominated to the U.S. Military Academy
· Seth Rodriguez of Seguin, is nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Denisse Serna of Edinburg, is nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy
· Jessica Sherman of Cibolo, is nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy
Along with an age requirement, applicants must possess a willingness to lead and make a commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Interested students can apply for a congressional nomination to one of these academies by visiting https://gonzalez.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations.
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