Dallas Student Receives Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, who represents Paulding County

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) today announced the students from the 14th Congressional District who were appointed to attend a U.S. military academy.

“I am grateful to these five students for their decision to use their intellect and talent to serve our country,” said Rep. Graves. “Congratulations to each of these young people on their appointment to the Class of 2019.”

The students, their hometown and the academy to which they were appointed are as follows:

Samuel Anderson; Calhoun, GA; U.S. Naval Academy

Marjorie Bonner; Trenton, GA; U.S. Naval Academy

Jesus Cortez; Dalton, GA.; U.S. Military Academy (West Point)

Robert Dau; Dallas, GA; U.S. Air Force Academy

Joseph Miller; Flintstone, GA; U.S. Naval Academy

As a member of Congress, Rep. Graves is responsible for nominating students to the military academies. The congressman uses an independent board of military advisors to review applications from 14th District students and determine who receives a nomination. Each military academy then chooses which students to appoint out of all the nominations received from across the country.

The academies provide a top notch four-year college education in addition to military officer training. The students do not pay for tuition, housing, food, books and other college costs. The students instead commit to active duty military service as an officer for five years following graduation.

The students will be honored in Calhoun at a send-off dinner hosted by Rep. Graves on June 13. Class of 2015 alumni were also invited to attend. The event is open to the media.

Saturday, June 13, 2015 – 7 p.m.
Rep. Graves Hosts Military Academy Send-off Dinner
UGA Extension Office
1282 SR 53 Spur
Calhoun GA 30701