Gillibrand nominates area quartet to service academies
WASHINGTON » U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, recently announced her nominations for candidates from the Capital Region to two of the nation’s leading service institutions: the United States Military and Air Force Academies.
This year, Gillibrand nominated four candidates from the Capital Region to the service academies.
The local nominees are Micaela Choi of Ballston Lake and Jack Murphy of Clifton Park for the U.S. Military Academy and Sean Hendricks of Rexford and Jack Schiavo of Niskayuna for the U.S. Air Force Academy.
“It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation’s service academies,” Gillibrand said in a press release. “These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our nation. I’m proud to nominate these dedicated, passionate individuals and I look forward to watching their success.”
A selection committee formed by Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final acceptance is determined solely by the service academies.
The United States service academies offer a first-class education as well as a chance for young people to serve the country upon graduation as commissioned officers in the United States Armed Services.