Palmer Announces 2024 U.S. Service Academy Nominations

Birmingham, AL – Each December, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) partners with his Academy Advisory Board to nominate outstanding students from Alabama's Sixth Congressional District for an appointment to our nation's service academies. U.S. Service Academy recruiters laud the level of preparedness and exceptional achievements of cadets from this district. Students who are accepted as cadets and midshipmen will be receiving the highest levels of education, athletic conditioning, leadership building, and training to defend the Constitution and America's freedoms alongside an extensive network of academy alumni.

The application process for most U.S. Service Academies involves receiving a nomination from their U.S. House Representative, U.S. Senator, the Vice President or the President. These academies include: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Once the nomination is confirmed, the academy will review the whole candidate for enrollment consideration. Students who enroll become scholar soldiers, joining among the most prestigious traditions in America.

This year, 12 students received congressional nominations from Rep. Palmer. Following their nomination, Rep. Palmer released the following statement:

"I want the best that we have to offer for our military, and these students are just that," said Rep. Palmer. "Nominating students to the U.S. Service Academies is one of the most important aspects of my job. Our process is tough because these are the future leaders of our military, and we want them to be prepared to possibly lead future generations into combat. I believe Alabama's Sixth District has some of the brightest young people in the state and country and am delighted these students have expressed their desire to serve our country."

The nominated students are as follows:

JB Cook of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;

Addison Doyle of Indian Springs School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Barrett Grant of Briarwood Christian High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy;

Annie Gregory of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Connor Hofbauer of Saint Andrew's School, Florida, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;

Sean Kirce of Thompson High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Branum Lloyd of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy;

Tim Mau of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy;

Gabi Ramirez of Vestavia Hills High School, is nominated for U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Military Academy;

Isaac Roberts of Marion Military Institute, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Nate Roberts of Rift Valley Academy, Kenya, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;

Phoebe Rominger of Marion Military Institute, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy:

Congratulations to these impressive students, who seek to achieve at the highest levels in order to serve our country. If you or someone you know is interested in attending a military service academy, please visit palmer.house.gov and select Services: U.S. Service Academy Nominations for more information. Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old, a U.S. citizen, have a strong academic background, proven leadership skills, and be of good moral character.