GAINESVILLE, GA — Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) hosted a reception at his Gainesville District Office to honor the six young men from Georgia’s Ninth District who received an appointment to one of the United States Service Academies: U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

“Each of the young men who received a U.S. Service Academy appointment embody impressive leadership, academic excellence, and steadfast patriotism,” said Clyde. “I wish Kieron, Tanner, Jayden, Minchan, Deacon, and Samuel the best of luck in attending their prestigious military academies and in serving our nation. I’m confident they will continue making the Ninth District proud in their future endeavors.”

Rep. Clyde Honors Class of 2029 U.S. Service Academy

Nominee Kieron McCormack

Rep. Clyde Presents Certificate of Congressional Commendation to Kieron McCormack for Receiving an Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy

The following candidates received an appointment to one of the U.S. Service Academies:

• Tanner Brannock | Mill Creek High School | U.S. Air Force Academy

• Jayden Ivaniciuc | University of North Georgia | U.S. Air Force Academy

• Minchan Kim | North Gwinnett High School | U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• Kieron McCormack | Buford High School | U.S. Naval Academy

• Deacon Shull | Gilmer County High School | U.S. Naval Academy

• Samuel Hegel | Georgia Military College | U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Background

Each year, Congressman Clyde nominates eligible candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Students interested in seeking a future congressional nomination may find more information and apply HERE.