Congressman Owens Announces Service Academy Nominations
Washington – 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
Posted: January 7th, 2013 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.