PEORIA, IL— [[{"fid":"344","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"style":"float: right; margin: 5px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]Congressman Darin LaHood announced today 20 nomination of remarkable young men and women to be considered for admittance into the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
“I am proud to nominate these young, dynamic leaders from across the 18th District for admission into our nation’s military academies. This year, 10 of the 19 counties from the 18th District are represented, providing a diverse class of nominations spanning all walks of life. After reviewing their credentials and speaking with them personally, I have no doubt that each and every one of them will represent their country, state, and hometown with honor and pride. It is inspiring to see so many young people with a desire to serve, and I wish them all well in the next steps ahead,” stated Rep. LaHood.
Nominees completed a rigorous application process conducted by a selection panel including veterans and central Illinois community leaders. The United States service academies will inform these finalized nominees regarding their admission over the next five months.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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Hannah Grant |
East Peoria |
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
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Owen Bieger |
Basco |
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Benjamin Bloomfield |
Dunlap |
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Collin Willsey |
Carlock |
U.S. Air Force Academy
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Dalton Donaldson |
Auburn |
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EJ Flores |
East Peoria |
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Jackson Landers |
Mount Sterling |
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Jared Miller |
Franklin |
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Joshua Nelson |
Normal |
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Colton Schmidt |
Petersburg |
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Jenna Thomas |
Morton |
|
Austin Zalar |
East Peoria |
U.S. Naval Academy
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Providence Andrews |
Springfield |
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William Hudson |
Washington |
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John Leal |
Quincy |
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Joshua Nelson |
Normal |
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Ashtyn Rouland |
Arenzville |
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Colton Schmidt |
Petersburg |
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Jenna Thomas |
Morton |
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Christian Williams |
Peoria |
