Congressman Scott nominates 23 students to U.S. military academies

Two students and one Smyrna resident were among ’s 23 nominees to United States military academies. All the nominees will be honored in a ceremony Saturday, Feb. 4 at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Ga.

"Without question, each of the students to be honored in my ceremony next week possesses these qualities and more," Scott said. "I salute these outstanding young Americans and their commitment to service.”

Scott nominated Aaron Churchill and Michael Richards Jr., Mableton residents and Campbell High School seniors, to the U.S. Military Academy and U.S Naval Academy, respectively.

Maj. Larry Moyers, Campbell High School JROTC, called Churchill “one of the finest young men I have had the privilege to work with in many years.” Moyers said Churchill participates in JROTC, holds part-time jobs and volunteers in the community all while maintaining a 3.5 GPA.

“He is highly motivated and extremely focused,” he said. “He sees what he wants and develops a plan to achieve it—wise beyond his years and very mature.”

Smyrna resident Keith Cormier, Duluth High School, was also nominated to the U.S. Military Academy. Other Cobb County nominees were Taneisha Jones of Marietta, Jordan Robertson of Marietta and Luke Voss of Mableton. 

To be considered for an academy appointment, an applicant must first be nominated. U.S. Senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives may nominate candidates. Nominees must be between 17 and 23 years old, unmarried and without any legal obligation to support children or other dependents.