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Academy Applications

Each member of Congress, either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, I am allowed to nominate ten individuals.

If you are interested in applying you may download a copy of the application and instructions, then fill out the application using Adobe reader. After you have completed and signed the application please mail it to my Modesto District office. Please contact Lisa Mantarro of my staff if you have any questions regarding the application. Thank you for contacting me regarding a nomination to our nation's service academies.

Learn more about each academy and the admission process at their Web sites:

United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado)

United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York)

United States Military Academy at West Point (West Point, New York)

United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland)

 

CDT LT. Nathan A. Bennett & CDT CPL. Austin Bennett

Nathan Bennett

Bennett Brothers at West Point Austin Bennett

Cadet Lt. Nathan Bennett, a senior in Company H2 and Modesto native, is a Defense and Strategic Studies major at West Point Academy with a track in Mechanical Engineering branching into Infantry upon graduation. Nathan is also a Physical Development Officer and member of the Army Water Polo Team. Over the past four years, he has earned his Air Assault Wings, received the Commandants Award for Leadership, and maintained a GPA above 3.5.

His brother, Cadet Cpl. Austin Bennett, is a sophomore in Company C1, majoring in Human Geography with a track in Systems Engineering. Austin is responsible for guiding a group of freshmen through the rigors of the academy to ensure their successful transition from civilian to cadet. He is a second year member of the Army Water Polo Team, eager to break State Championship records. Together, this brother duo welcomes the challenges West Point offers and continue to thrive. Their younger brother David is enrolled in the IB Program at Modesto High School.   

 

Tim Berry

Midshipman Tim Berry

Tim is making the most of his Naval experience. In 2009 he boxed in the light-heavy weight division and in the fall he will play rugby for DI and DII. He also enjoys the academic challenge of the Naval Academy and looks forward to coming home in December.

 

Robert Gonzaga

Robert is a graduate of Buhach Colony High School- Atwater. He is attending to the United States Air Force Academy. 

Robert Gonzaga


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