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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:  

“It is my honor and privilege to nominate these young men and women to attend a United States Service Academy,” said Congressman Griffith.  “Southwest Virginia has a rich tradition of military service. I commend the willingness of these nominees to serve our country as the next generation of military leaders as well as their desire to receive a superior education at one of the Academies. Congratulations on receiving this nomination and best wishes for future success. I also extend my gratitude to the Ninth District Service Academy Nomination Board for their input in this process.”

Ninth District Nominees*

United States Air Force Academy

Dionys Beck – Blacksburg
Autumn Richards – Gate City

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Maria Broughman – Covington

United States Military Academy at West Point

Robert Martin – Tazewell
Ezekiel Shaffer – Radford

United States Naval Academy

Joshua (Williams) Amodeo – Blacksburg
Seth King – Stuart
Charles Long – Abingdon
Colston Polly – Big Stone Gap
Cody Wright – Pulaski

*In order to receive an appointment, nominees must meet all entrance requirements of the specific Academy. Nominees will be notified by the individual Academies upon appointment.