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Representative Trey Gowdy (SC-04) today announced 31 students have been nominated to attend U.S. Service Academies. Nominees will now compete to receive an appointment directly from the service academy. 

“Each of these young men and women has already contributed so much to their communities. It is my privilege to nominate these outstanding students to attend one of our service academies," Rep. Gowdy said. "Their commitment to serving this country should be inspiring to us all.”

A committee of current and retired military officers recommends the Congressman’s academy nominations based on their academic, service and leadership record. Attending a service academy is a distinct honor that comes with a commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years.

Nominated to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:

Chris Graham of Greer, J. L. Mann High School

Dave Austin of Spartanburg, Spartanburg High School

Eric Moe of Moore, Dorman High School 

Robert Holland of Spartanburg, Spartanburg High School

Tyler Brown of Simpsonville, Mauldin High School

Christen Williamson of Simpsonville, J. L. Mann High School

Dylan Wynn of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge High School

Daniel Wade of Taylors, Eastside High School

Nominated to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:

Joshua LaFlam of Simpsonville, Southside Christian School

Bailey Gilpin of Greenville, J. L. Mann High School

Denver Lennon of Greenville, J. L. Mann High School

Sawyer Willingham of Simpsonville, Mauldin High School

Aubrey Jones of Greenville, J.L. Mann High School

Colin Maier of Greer, Shannon Forest Christian School

Cameron Brown of Spartanburg, Spartanburg High School 

Hannah Begley of Greer, J. L. Mann High School 

Powell Fendley of Moore, Byrnes High School

Sydney Brandon of Moore, Byrnes High School

Joseph Stephenson of Greenville, Christ Church Episcopal School 

Joshua Strubel of Mauldin, Gratia Dei Academy – Homeschool 

Alex Collins of Spartanburg, Fork Union Military Academy 

Scott Holt of Simpsonville, Piedmont Home Educators Association

Xenn Frietze of Mauldin, Mauldin High School 

Tristan Blackwood of Inman, Boiling Springs High School

Ellen Dado of Greenville, Wade Hampton High School

Nominated to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point:

Madison Jones of Greer, Riverside High School

Shaw Camp of Spartanburg, Spartanburg High School

Holly Rickett of Landrum, Landrum High School

Robert Moser of Greenville, Christ Church Episcopal School

Adam Impson of Taylors, Wade Hampton High School

Jacob Rupp of Moore, Dorman High School

Individuals interested in attending a U.S. service academy must receive a nomination from a nominating source including Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, the President, the Vice President, and Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army. An individual may receive a nomination from more than one nominating source. For more information on attending a U.S. Service Academy, visit https://gowdy.house.gov/constituentservices/serviceacademynominations.htm 

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