(Killeen, TX)- Last weekend, Representative John Carter (TX-31) hosted the fourth annual "Salute to Service Academy Appointees" to honor TX-31 students that have been appointed to attend one of the United States service academies. Appointees completed an intense application process, including rounds of interviews, in order to receive a nomination from Representative Carter. Once a nomination is received, the academies review the nominees' applications and extend an appointment.

“Nominating students to a U.S. Service Academy is one of my greatest honors as a Congressman," said Representative Carter. "After seeing their hard work and dedication firsthand, I know that the future of our nation is in good hands. The path that these students have chosen will not be easy, but I have no doubt that they are up for the challenge. I am exceptionally proud of the appointees from Texas’ 31^st district and cannot wait to see all that they accomplish.”

To learn more about the Service Academy nomination process with Rep. Carter’s office, visit his website. 

2021 US Service Academy Appointees:

Aiden Beasley (Cedar Park, TX): United States Air Force Academy

Tristen Burton (Granger, TX): United States Air Force Academy

Joshua Coya (Round Rock, TX): United States Air Force Academy

Konnor Bye (Liberty Hill, TX): United States Merchant Marine Academy

Julian Lashbrook (Rogers, TX): United States Merchant Marine Academy

Cody Little (Temple, TX): United States Naval Academy

Ethan Rodriguez (Belton, TX): United States Naval Academy

Brandon Del Rio (Leander, TX): United States Naval Academy Preparatory School

Landon Sanders (Cedar Park, TX): United States Military Academy

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