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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) recently announced his nomination of 10 students to the U.S. Service Academies for the class entering in the fall of 2016.
Members of Congress have the privilege of nominating young people for admission to the U.S. Service Academies, which includes the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The Service Academies offer a unique opportunity for motivated students to serve their country while undergoing a rigorous academic and physical regimen. In exchange for tuition, students agree to serve in the U.S. military after graduation.
Among the nominees is Elijah Kennedy of Brownville, son of Stephen and Chris Kennedy, is a senior at Auburn Senior High School. He has been nominated to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Edward Li of Cook, son of Lyle and Lan Fisher, is a senior at Johnson County Central High School. He has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Each Academy will make a determination regarding appointments by April.
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