Newhouse nominates 18 Central Washington students to U.S. Military Academies

“The promising students I have nominated to serve our nation at U.S. military academies this year are among the most accomplished and inspiring young people Central Washington has to offer,” said Rep. Newhouse. “They represent the very best of our communities. I would like to thank my service academy advisory board who assisted in reviewing these dedicated applicants. I am confident that we can expect great achievements from all of these individuals in service to their country.”

U.S. Military Academy

Liv Aspholm of Winthrop

Liv Aspholm is a senior at Liberty Bell High School. She is the daughter of David and Margo Aspholm.

U.S. Air Force Academy Nominees

Camylle Jordan of Winthrop

Camylle Jordan is a senior at Georges Duby International High School. She is the Daughter of Reid and Erin Jordan.

Dusty Patterson of Winthrop

Dusty Patterson is a senior at Liberty Bell High School. He is the son of Jeffery and Molly Patterson.

Background:

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 about the congressional nomination process, please visit Rep. Newhouse’s website or contact Britten Hershberger in Rep. Newhouse’s Tri-Cities office at (509) 713-7374.