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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 honor and privilege of nominating a limited number of young men and women to United States Service Academies.  I commend each of these students for their willingness to serve our nation, and I am proud to recommend them.  Congratulations to the nominees – I wish you success as you pursue appointment to a service academy and in all your future endeavors.”

Ninth District Nominees*

United States Air Force Academy

Jarod Kester – Hiwassee, Pulaski County
Colton Huffman – Pembroke, Giles County
Hunter Shelton – Abingdon, Washington County
Leah Hall – Radford
Ricky Wilson – Galax

United States Military Academy at West Point

John Reichler – Abingdon, Washington County
Hunter Shelton – Abingdon, Washington County
Leah Hall – Radford
Ricky Wilson – Galax

United States Naval Academy

Megan Crouch – Salem
Derek Sturgill – Marion, Smyth County
John Forehand – Pounding Mill, Tazewell County
Matthew Kolb – Salem
Hank Secrist – Blacksburg, Montgomery County
Colton Huffman – Pembroke, Giles County
Hunter Shelton – Abingdon, Washington County
Leah Hall – Radford
Ricky Wilson – Galax

* 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.