Jefferson Reporter

Each December, Congressman Gary Palmer collaborates with his Academy Advisory Board to interview and nominate students from Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District for appointments to U.S. service academies. These institutions provide education, athletic conditioning, leadership training, and a network of alumni dedicated to defending the Constitution and America's freedoms.

Students seeking admission to most U.S. Service Academies require a nomination from their U.S. House Representative, U.S. Senator, the Vice President, or the President. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.

This year, Congressman Palmer nominated 13 students:

- Nate Brisco of Hewitt Trussville High School for the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.

- Kennedy Doyle of Indian Springs School for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Rex Everette of Mountain Brook High School for the U.S. Military Academy.

- Annie Gregory of Marion Military Institute for all four academies: the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

- Ruby Harris of Indian Springs School for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Hagen Holley of Spain Park High School for both the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

- Jackson Kalnoske of Chelsea High School for three academies: the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

- Truman Lee of Mountain Brook High School for all four academies mentioned earlier.

- Jason Love of Briarwood Christian School for the U.S. Military Academy.

- Millie McCormick of Pelham High School for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Braydon Saylor of Thompson High School for three academies: the U.S Naval Academy, US Military academy & US Air force academy

- Jude Smith from Mountain Brook high school was nominated by congressman palmer too! he will be attending either navy or army!

Finally we have Emily Spooner who attends Vestavia Hills HS she has been given an opportunity at west point

Congratulations are extended to these students who aim to serve their country at high levels.

For more information on attending a military service academy visit palmer.house.gov under Services: "U S Service" nominations section . Eligible applicants must meet age citizenship academic moral character requirements as well demonstrate proven leadership abilities .