​Congressman Brady Announces Seven Service Academy Appointments

THE WOODLANDS, TX —U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) is honored to announce that seven students from the 8th District of Texas received appointments to our nation’s most prestigious service academies after being nominated by his office.

“There are serious military challenges facing our nation in every corner of the world and these challenges must be met with a strong military led by our brightest and best. The young leaders we are sending this year are exceptional, qualified and impressive young patriots. We are honored by their desire to serve our country.”

These distinguished appointments include:

• United States Military Academy at West Point: Christian Mardaga, The Woodlands Christian Academy
• United States Naval Academy at Annapolis: Meleah Caron, The Woodlands College Park High School; Broderick Moore, The Woodlands High School; and Francisco Ramos, The Naval Academy Preparatory School
• United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs: Joshua Sorensen, The Woodlands High School and Kyler Wedgeworth, The United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point: Kyu Hwan Oh, The Woodlands College Park High School

Background: The 8th Congressional District has earned a reputation for sending exceptionally well qualified candidates to the service academies. We have an extremely competitive selection process. In order to be offered an appointment to a service academy, candidates must be at least 17 and not yet 23 years of age by July 1 of the year of admission, a United States citizen, unmarried and a resident of Congressman Brady's district.

Students interested in applying should speak with their local high school guidance counselor. Congressman Brady’s office coordinates with local high school students through these counselors and all students are interviewed by a board of distinguished community leaders. Students can also learn more about the process and download the application at http://kevinbrady.house.gov/constituent-services/service-academy-nominations.htm by contacting Vita Swarers in the Huntsville district office at 936-439-9532.

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