Graves Announces Nominations to U.S. Military Academies

KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies. 

"Every year, extraordinary students step up to serve our great nation. This year is no different,” said Rep. Graves, who notified each student by phone of their nomination. “These young men are leaders in their communities and excel in the classroom. I have no doubt that they will make North Missouri proud at their service academies and beyond.”

The following students from across North Missouri received nominations from Congressman Graves:

Isaiah Gelman, Saint Joseph - US Merchant Marine Academy (Gelman Academy)

Justin Holt, Parkville – US Air Force Academy (Park Hill South High School)

Daniel Prather, Platte City – US Naval Academy (Benedictine College)

The nomination system is a very competitive process. Various military academies hold extremely selective admission standards. To help in the nomination process, Rep. Graves created an Academy Nominations Review Board. The board, made up of service academy graduates and citizens of the Sixth District, interviewed and reviewed all applicants before making final recommendations to Rep. Graves.

Students interested in being appointed to a service academy in the future can find out more information by contacting Graves’ district office in Kansas City or by visiting www.graves.house.gov.

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