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U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement after hosting a Service Academy Signing Ceremony yesterday for three young men from Georgia’s 12^th district who received and accepted an offer of appointment to one of our nation’s Military Service Academies. Each year, Congressman Allen nominates a limited number of young people to attend four of our nation’s five Service Academies. Accepting an appointment obligates the appointees to commit and serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation from the academy. 

“Knowing that we have such exceptional young adults in the 12^th District of Georgia who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country gives me great hope for the future of America,” said Congressman Allen. “Today, I had the opportunity to recognize three of them – Nathan, Logan, and Michael – who, throughout their lives, have gone above and beyond to become valued leaders among their peers. It is with much admiration that I congratulate each of them for their many triumphs and I was proud to do my part to support them as they begin this next chapter in their lives.”

Based upon recommendations from a distinguished academy advisory board, the following individuals were nominated by Congressman Allen and received an appointment to attend a Military Service Academy.

Nathan Sand (Evans, GA) Lakeside High School - Received and accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy

Logan Schultz (Douglas, GA) Coffee High School - Received and accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy

Michael Jeschke (Augusta, GA) Aquinas High School - Received and accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy

Nolan Barco (Grovetown, GA) Grovetown High School - Received and accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Military Academy (*Not in attendance*)

Ryan Jolly (Martinez, GA) Augusta Preparatory Day School - Received and accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy (*Not in attendance*)

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