Hoyer Announces Appointments to the U.S. Service Academies

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced the names of 10 Fifth District students appointed to the United States Service Academies. The students, nominated by Congressman Hoyer, have accepted offers to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. All of the service academies require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. This afternoon, Congressman Hoyer hosted a reception honoring the nominated students at the Library of Congress in Washington; eight of the 10 students attended.

"It is my honor to nominate outstanding Fifth District students to serve our nation at the military service academies," said Congressman Hoyer. "I am impressed by each one of these hardworking students, and I join in congratulating them for their appointments. Each one of these students will bring their own unique set of skills and perspectives to the academies, and I look forward for all that they will accomplish during their service."

Additionally, Congressman Hoyer announced the winners of the Army Congressional ROTC scholarship. The scholarship allows Members of Congress to nominate up to five candidates who were not offered an appointment to a military service academy.  Three students from the Fifth District were awarded the scholarship this year, and two of the recipients were in attendance today – Shiloh Cumber from Charles County and Camaran Gaillard from Prince George's County.

The following Fifth District students received appointments:

U.S. Air Force Academy

Mackenzie Morgan, Calvert County
Brett Culhane, Charles County
Ian Reger, Prince George's County
Joseph Perrin, St. Mary's County

U.S. Naval Academy
Colin Taeschner, Calvert County
Joshua Carson, Charles County
Joseph Buckley, St. Mary's County
Samantha Chan, St. Mary's County

U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Nathan Byington, Anne Arundel County
Michael Jackson, Prince George's County