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U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today announced the 2015 service academy nominees from California’s 10th district. Rep. Denham nominated 16 students from cities across the district to four of the nation’s prestigious military academies.

“I am proud to nominate these individuals to represent the Valley as they pursue their desire to serve our county,” said Rep. Denham. “These young men and women have exemplified a commendable willingness to learn and they deserve recognition for the contributions they have made to their communities. I look forward to seeing their future accomplishments.”

Students were nominated to the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.

Students seeking attendance at one of the military academies must be nominated by a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator or the Vice President. Nominees are selected through a rigorous application and interview process and are chosen based on factors including academic achievement, leadership ability, physical aptitude, participation in extra-curricular activities and demonstration of character. Students may seek acceptance to more than one academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination to attend.

Academy students commit to serving in the military for a minimum of five years active duty upon graduation. If their nominations are accepted, students will receive notice from the individual service academies in April 2016.

For more information about the military academy nomination process, please visit https://denham.house.gov/serving-you/military-academy-nominations.

The full list of this year’s nominees is below.

Adrian Barraza  –  Modesto  – U.S. Military Academy
Gregory Cameron  –  Modesto  –  U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy
Francisco Cebreros III  –  Manteca  –  U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy
Connor Cogdill  –  Modesto  –  U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy
Bret Crew  –  Ripon  –  U.S. Air Force Academy
Bryce Deniz  –  Modesto  –  U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy
Mireya Garcia   –  Ripon  –  U.S. Military Academy 
Jillian Jamero  –  Ripon  –  U.S. Air Force Academy
Colby McCann  –  Modesto –  U.S. Naval Academy
Jana Medek  –  Manteca  –  U.S. Air Force Academy
Adam Olsen  –  Oakdale  –  U.S. Military Academy
Bonifacio Quiambo III  –  Tracy  –  U.S. Military Academy
Esteban Romo  –  Modesto  –  U.S. Naval Academy
Sydney Schwartz  –  Oakdale  –  U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy
Skyler Ulrich  –  Tracy  –  U.S. Naval Academy
Elijah Vernon  –  Oakdale  –  U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy