Provided by the Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick:
Credit: Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
Republican Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) joined Bucks and Montgomery county students, families and military veterans last Monday night to announce his selections for military service academy nominations.
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“This is a proud day. These students seek to serve and there is no greater way to serve your nation than military service. About 240 years ago, not far from here, General George Washington led a committed group of volunteers across a frozen river in a daring move that inspires military minds and average Americans today – as much for what it inspired as what it accomplished,” said Fitzpatrick.
“Tonight, we recognize this promising group of future leaders who have chosen to take up the same mantle as the patriots who fought for liberty with George Washington.”
This year’s class includes 30 nominees with recommendations to the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Recommendations are assisted by Fitzpatrick’s Nomination Committee which includes active duty and retired military members from the Eighth Congressional District.
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The Service Academies offer near limitless possibilities – from a world class education to exciting personal challenges. While a congressional nomination does not guarantee entry to a service academy, the nominees were able to distinguish themselves among a highly competitive group of their peers. Many who do not assume a position at one of the Service Academies often go on to receive ROTC Scholarships, appointments to other military Academies such as The Citadel or Virginia Military Institute.
Those receiving nominations include:
United States Naval Academy
- Jakob Aigeldinger
- Karly Brown
- Matt Costanzo
- Sara Galloway
- Caitlyn Gibbs
- Alexander Morrow
- Jessica Nangle
- Matthew Peshak
- Sophia Schramm
- Matthew Schwartz
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United States Military Academy
- Jaime Dougherty
- Jason Douple
- Zachary Fernandez
- Jaqueline Fitzgerald
- Luigi Galzerano
- Luke Haug
- Shane McArdle
- Parker Minotti
- William Puppo
- Griffin Shields
United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Thomas Earp- Pitkins
- Kolbe Kirlin
- Shane McArdle
- Marcella Raggio
- Thomas Reilly
United States Air Force Academy
- Craig Coleman
- Reid Czapor
- Thomas Earp-Pitkins
- Evan Kownurko
- Shane McArdle
- Marcella Raggio
- Samuel Rhee
- Thomas Reilly
- Gabrielle Shepherd
- Greggory Sywulak
