REP. CALVERT APPLAUDS 2004 ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
April 9, 2009
Press Release
Today, Representative Ken Calvert (CA-44th) hailed the 2004 Academy Appointments from the 44th Congressional District. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of recommending a select group of highly qualified young men and women for admission to the United States Service Academies – Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine.
"In light of all that has happened since the tragedies of September 11th, I am heartened by the interest our future generations are taking in serving our country," stated Rep. Calvert. "Their decision to pursue an education and career in the military is commendable and admirable; our military is made of the best and the brightest and I have no doubt that our appointees from the 44th District will continue that fine tradition."
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Miles Blocker, 2004 Graduate of Riverside Poly High School
Brian Williams, 2004 Graduate of John W. North High School
NAVAL ACADEMY
Taylor Dodd, 2003 Graduate of St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Michael Izbicki, 2004 Graduate of San Clemente High School
Joseph Monteon, 2003 Graduate of Riverside Poly High School
Ryan Nienhuis, 2004 Graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Brandon Walker, 2004 Graduate of Clemente High School
WEST POINT
Cara Enright, 2004 Graduate of Rosary High School
Youngmin Park, 2004 Graduate of Riverside Poly High School
Sterling Showalter, 2003 Graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Mirae Yang, 2004 Graduate of Centennial High School
AIR FORCE ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Michelle Flammer, 2004 Graduate of Ramona High School
NORTHWESTERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Ryan Rutherford, 2004 Graduate of San Clemente High School
Each Appointee to the Armed Service Academies will receive an education valued in excess of $300,000. Rep. Calvert's appointments to the Armed Service Academies are awarded on a strictly competitive basis through a "Congressional Nominations Selection Committee," which has been expanded include representatives from South Orange County following redistricting. The Committee evaluates each candidate and makes recommendations. Six of the members of the committee are Military Academy graduates who recognize the qualities in potential candidates that the Academies look for and will ensure a successful career. The Committee Members are: Chairman of the Committee, Major Joseph Calderon, U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1984; General Charles Lamb, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1953; Colonel Phil Rizzo, U.S. Air Force (Retired) and current Director of March Air Reserve Base Joint Powers Authority; Commander Allie Kuhns, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1985; Lt. John Best, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1950; Major Christina Bell, U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1991; DeAtte Allert, Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy; Colonel Anthony Poletti, United States Marine Corps; Major Dawn Deshefy, United States Air Force; and, Guy Langley, United States Naval Academy Class of 1969.
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"In light of all that has happened since the tragedies of September 11th, I am heartened by the interest our future generations are taking in serving our country," stated Rep. Calvert. "Their decision to pursue an education and career in the military is commendable and admirable; our military is made of the best and the brightest and I have no doubt that our appointees from the 44th District will continue that fine tradition."
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Miles Blocker, 2004 Graduate of Riverside Poly High School
Brian Williams, 2004 Graduate of John W. North High School
NAVAL ACADEMY
Taylor Dodd, 2003 Graduate of St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Michael Izbicki, 2004 Graduate of San Clemente High School
Joseph Monteon, 2003 Graduate of Riverside Poly High School
Ryan Nienhuis, 2004 Graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Brandon Walker, 2004 Graduate of Clemente High School
WEST POINT
Cara Enright, 2004 Graduate of Rosary High School
Youngmin Park, 2004 Graduate of Riverside Poly High School
Sterling Showalter, 2003 Graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Mirae Yang, 2004 Graduate of Centennial High School
AIR FORCE ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Michelle Flammer, 2004 Graduate of Ramona High School
NORTHWESTERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Ryan Rutherford, 2004 Graduate of San Clemente High School
Each Appointee to the Armed Service Academies will receive an education valued in excess of $300,000. Rep. Calvert's appointments to the Armed Service Academies are awarded on a strictly competitive basis through a "Congressional Nominations Selection Committee," which has been expanded include representatives from South Orange County following redistricting. The Committee evaluates each candidate and makes recommendations. Six of the members of the committee are Military Academy graduates who recognize the qualities in potential candidates that the Academies look for and will ensure a successful career. The Committee Members are: Chairman of the Committee, Major Joseph Calderon, U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1984; General Charles Lamb, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1953; Colonel Phil Rizzo, U.S. Air Force (Retired) and current Director of March Air Reserve Base Joint Powers Authority; Commander Allie Kuhns, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1985; Lt. John Best, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1950; Major Christina Bell, U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1991; DeAtte Allert, Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy; Colonel Anthony Poletti, United States Marine Corps; Major Dawn Deshefy, United States Air Force; and, Guy Langley, United States Naval Academy Class of 1969.
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