Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:
“Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands have a rich history of military service, and it is an honor to nominate these young men and women to the United States Service Academies. I commend these students for their willingness to serve the United States of America, and am confident that they will do so with honor and distinction. I congratulate the nominees, and wish each of them great success in their academic and career pursuits.”
Ninth District Nominees*
United States Air Force Academy
Eric Johnston – Abingdon, Washington County
Derek Cook – Bluefield, Tazewell County
United States Military Academy at West Point
Corbett Hylton – Richlands, Tazewell County
United States Naval Academy
Jessica Vishneski – Elliston, Montgomery County
Joshua Amodeo – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Seth King – Stuart, Patrick County
Joel Hunter – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Nick Elvinger – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Gavin Bailey – Grayson County
Tyler Bankhead – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
*In order to receive an appointment, nominees must meet all entrance requirements of the specific Academy. Nominees will be notified by the individual Academies upon appointment.
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