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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:  

“Each year, I have the privilege of nominating young men and women to attend a United States Service Academy.  Congratulations to this year’s nominees, and best wishes for future successes.  I do not doubt that these nominees will serve the United States with honor and distinction upon appointment.  I also extend my gratitude to the members of the Ninth District Service Academy Nomination Board for their involvement and input in this process.”

Ninth District Nominees*

United States Air Force Academy

Sarah Gregorczyk – Abingdon, Washington County

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Harry Gonzalo Secrist – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Pierce Rayburn Baker – Blacksburg, Montgomery County

United States Military Academy at West Point

Stephen Joseph Chain – Christiansburg, Montgomery County
Xavier John Pierre Mallet – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Harry Gonzalo Secrist – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
William Luke Wilson – Riner, Montgomery County
Malic Antony Thompson – Big Stone Gap, Wise County

United States Naval Academy

Harry Gonzalo Secrist – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
William Luke Wilson – Riner, Montgomery County
Joshua Clay Ratliff – Abingdon, Washington County
Jaden Erik Diamond – Stanleytown, Henry County
Aidan Ball – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Colin Ball – 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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