Congressman announces nominations to service academies
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced the nomination of 17 students to service academies this year.
“These academies offer Upstate New York young men and women the opportunity to receive an excellent education while serving their country, and I am pleased to nominate so many for service,” said Owens. “American service academies help to develop their students morally, mentally and physically. As a home to Fort Drum, the North Country has long been known for the highest ideals of duty and honor and I look forward to seeing these future leaders carry on that tradition.”
A member of Congress can nominate students to attend an academy if they 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. Owens, an Air Force Veteran, is pleased to announce the nomination of the following individuals to their respective academy:
United State Naval Academy:
Nathaniel Brenon, Brownville
Nicholas Koen, Hamilton
Mason Rabalais, Oswego
Keagan Rios, Clayton
Frank Slaunwhite, Canastota
United States Air Force
Thomas Burgess, Watertown
Katherine McCrum, Theresa
Steven Mesmer, Chittenango
Jordan Read, Sackets Harbor
United States Military Academy
Troy Amnott, Philadelphia
Greyson Barr, Cazenovia
Nathaniel Brenon, Brownville
Matthew Burleson, Fort Drum
Christopher Cantrell, Black River
Richard Charlton, Fort Drum
Sidney Flint, Jay
Patrick Kneram, Philadelphia
Nicholas Palmateer, Mayfield
Joshua Powers, Altona
Zachary Ziemer, Morrisonville
Posted: January 19th, 2011 under Congressional News.