PERRY, Ga. -- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) recently honored nine constituents he nominated to attend our nation's Service Academies at an event at the Go Fish Education Center. The students were appointed to attend either the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or the U.S. Naval Academy.

"It was an honor to celebrate the appointments of nine of my nominees to attend our nation's Service Academies," Scott said. "Our district is home to many young patriots, and I am proud they are choosing to serve our country."

The following students were appointed to the below distinguished U.S. Service Academies:

U.S. Air Force Academy:
Jeremy Blute of Houston County High School
Ryan Rackley of Valwood School
Bryson Reade of Tift County High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
Mackenzie Riordan of Veterans High School
Range Robinson of Coffee High School

U.S. Military Academy:
Noah Busch of Jones County High School
James Cairney of Bleckley County High School
Maria Knapp of GMC Preparatory School

U.S. Naval Academy:
Griffin Moore of Stratford Academy

Information about the annual Service Academy nomination process can be found here.

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