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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of our nation's Military Service Academies.

These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut; the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York; and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

During the event, Congressman Allen recognized several Georgia-12 students whose respective service academy nominations he sponsored. Congressman Allen also presented each student with a signed copy of the Congressional Record marking the occasion.
Georgia-12 students participating in the signing day event included:

• Tyler Swoope, Academy of Richmond County, offered and accepted a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy
• Gregory Tegang, Grovetown High School, offered and accepted a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy (also received an offer of appointment to the USNA)
• Bryce Reynierson, Augusta Christian Schools/Naval Academy Prep School, offered and accepted a nomination to the United States Naval Academy
• Robby Saballa, Harlem High School, offered and accepted a nomination to the United States Merchant Marine Academy
• CcChase Faamausili, Greenbrier High School, offered and accepted a nomination to the United States Naval Academy (also received an offer of appointment to the USMMA)

Georgia-12 student unable to attend signing day:

• Lila Jun, Greenbrier High School, offered and accepted a nomination to the United States Military Academy

After the event, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:

"It is extremely gratifying to nominate such qualified young leaders from our district to usher in this new generation of servicemen and women. I am honored to show my support for these selfless students whose commitment to service and our great nation is a testament to their proven leadership and courage. I have every confidence that each of these students will go on to make the state of Georgia and the United States of America proud."

For additional photos from today's event, click here.