Byrne Announces Service Academy Appointments

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) today announced his service academy appointments. As a Member of Congress, Congressman Byrne can nominate students from the First Congressional District for appointment to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies.  

Byrne said: “There is no greater calling than those who decide to serve our country. In order to maintain the greatest fighting force on the face of the Earth, we must have outstanding men and women who are willing to serve in the military. It was an honor to nominate each of these students who have extraordinary records in the classroom and throughout the community. I wish each of these young men all the best as they begin this next chapter in their lives, and we will be forever grateful for their service to our country.”

The following students received appointments to U.S. Service Academies after becoming eligible for consideration through an official nomination from Congressmen Byrne earlier this year:

• Travis Amsbaugh, a homeschool student from Mobile, received an official appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. He is the son of Scott and Debbie Amsbaugh.
• Spence Chanthavane, from Davidson High School, received an official appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. He is the son of Pat and Mary Chanthavane.
• Paul Clark, from the Alabama School of Math and Science, received an official appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He is the son of Russell and Valerie Clark.
• Patrick Howze IV, from UMS-Wright Preparatory School, received an official appointment to the United States Military Academy. He is the son of Patrick and Kristi Howze.
• Connor Kusch, from Mc-Gill Toolen High School, received an official appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He is the son of Henry and Melinda Kusch.
• Jacob LaPorte III, from James O’Neill High School in New York, received an official appointment to the United States Military Academy. He is the son of Grover and Scharla LaPorte.
• Miller Mosley, from St. Paul’s Episcopal School, received an official appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. He is the son of Michael and Sharon Mosley.
• Charles Reichley, from Fairhope High School, received an official appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He is the son of Patrick and Nelda Reichley.
• Sean Weathersby, from Daphne Nigh School, received an official appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. He is the son of Paul and Dawn Weathersby.

Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old, be a citizen of the United States, have good moral character, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and achieve impressive scholastic achievements.

Congressman Byrne is only responsible for nominating students to the service academies. The final decision on appointments rests solely with the academy. You can learn about the nomination process by clicking here.