Palmer Announces 2025 U.S. Service Academy Nominations
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Hope Dawson (202) 225-4921
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Each December, Congressman Gary Palmer partners with his Academy Advisory Board to interview and 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, 13 students received congressional nominations from Congressman Palmer. They are as follows:
Nate Brisco of Hewitt Trussville High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy;
Kennedy Doyle of Indian Springs School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;
Rex Everette of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;
Annie Gregory of Marion Military Institute, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
Ruby Harris of Indian Springs School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;
Hagen Holley of Spain Park High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
Jackson Kalnoske of Chelsea High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
Truman Lee of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U. S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
Jason Love of Briarwood Christian School, is nominated for U.S. Military Academy;
Millie McCormick of Pelham High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy;
Braydon Saylor of Thompson High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy;
Jude Smith of Mountain Brook High School, is nominated for U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy;
Emily Spooner of Vestavia Hills High School, is nominated for U.S. Military 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.