LaMalfa Recognizes Service Academy Appointments from Northern California

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced the appointment of five students selected to attend one of America's military academies. The service academy appointees are as follows:

Dylan Booth – Cottonwood
U.S. Naval Academy

Edward Buck – Chico
U.S. Military Academy

McKenzie Cassingham – Shasta Lake
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Anika Stickney- Chico
U.S. Air Force Academy

Dominic Wiggins- Chico
U.S. Naval Academy

Congressman LaMalfa based his nominations on the recommendation of his Military Academy Selection Committee, which is responsible for reviewing their files, interviewing the applicants, and recommending a slate of nominees.

LaMalfa said: "The opportunity to attend one of our nation's five U.S. Service Academies is a great honor. After a competitive nomination process, I'm confident that this impressive group of young leaders will excel in their efforts and proudly serve in our nation's armed forces. They are a great representation of Northern California, and I wish them the best of luck."

Any student with a strong desire to serve our nation as an officer in the United States Armed Forces is invited to contact Congressman LaMalfa in the spring of their junior year. Please visit his website www.lamalfa.house.gov for his nomination application and instructions. You may also call his Chico District office to speak with his U.S. Service Academy Advisor at (530) 343-1000.

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