Newhouse Congratulates Central Washington Students on U.S. Military Academy Appointments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that four students from Central Washington have received appointments to attend U.S. service academies. The appointments followed Rep. Newhouse's nominations for each appointee. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

"I admire the dedication of these students who have been selected to serve at our nation's fine military academies," said Rep. Newhouse. "Their academic success, community involvement, and commitment to our country proves they are excellent representatives from Central Washington. Congratulations on your appointments, and I wish you all the best in your futures as U.S. military leaders."

U.S. Military Academy at West Point Appointment

William Middlebrooks of Selah
William is senior at Selah High School and the son of Trent and Leah Middlebrooks.

U.S. Air Force Academy Appointment

Jonathan Leach of Tonasket
Jonathan is a senior at Camden Military Academy in Camden, South Carolina and the son of Michael and Janine Turnington.

U.S. Naval Academy Appointments

David Jimenez of Mabton
David is a graduate at Sunnyside High School and the son of Jose and Maria Jimenez. David currently attends Stanford University.

Brayden McCarley of Kennewick
Brayden is a senior at Kennewick High School and the son of Samuel and Nakra McCarley.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

For more information or to obtain an application packet for next year's nominations, click here or contact the Yakima office at (509) 452-3243, 402 East Yakima Avenue, Suite 1000.