Eight graduating seniors receive military academy appointments

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) has announced that eight students from District 8 have received appointments to a U.S. military service academy. Earlier this year Brady nominated local students, and these were accepted by West Point, the Naval Academy or the Air Force Academy.

“I’m proud of these young men and women of character who have been selected by our nation’s military academies,” said Brady. “As graduates they will be our nation’s and our community leaders, and that is never more important than in these challenging times.”

The recipients are:

· Daniel Carroll, Magnolia West High School – The US Naval Academy at Annapolis
· Aaron Cheng, the Woodlands College Park High School – The US Military Academy at West Point
· Luke Easton, Oak Ridge High School -- The US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
· Tyler Mortenson, The Woodlands College Park High School -- The US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
· Nicola Newton, Conroe High School – The US Military Academy at West Point
· Collin Page, Klein Collins High School – The US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
· Maxwell Page, Montgomery High School -- The US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
· Corey Sanders, the Woodlands High School -- The US Military Academy at West Point

Each member of Congress is guaranteed one appointment to each of the four service academies: Air Force, West Point, Naval, and Merchant Marine. Since the 8th Congressional District of Texas is known for exceptional candidates, Brady’s office consistently has a much higher acceptance level.

“America is blessed that so many outstanding young leaders from our district want to serve their nation,” concluded Brady. “These incoming cadets and midshipmen are embarking on a path where they will be tested day in and day out as they learn to be the next generation of military leaders our country needs.”