Tri Cities Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 1, 2023, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that five students from Central Washington had received and accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies. The appointments followed Rep. Newhouse’s nomination for each appointee. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. 

“I am truly inspired by the unwavering dedication displayed by these exceptional students chosen to serve at our nation's esteemed military academies. Their remarkable academic achievements, active participation in our communities, and unwavering patriotism prove them to be outstanding representatives from Central Washington,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Congratulations on your well-deserved appointments, and may your journeys as future leaders in the United States military be filled with triumph and a profound sense of pride. Central Washington is proud of you!” 

United States Air Force Academy

Caleb Craddock of Okanogan

Caleb Craddock is a senior at Okanogan High School. He is the son of James and Dana Craddock.

Bradley Gorham of Kennewick

Bradley Gorham is a Columbia Basin College Running Start. He is the son of Aaron and Karen Gorham.

United States Military Academy at West Point

Caleb Combs of Kennewick

Caleb Combs is a senior at Southridge High School. He is the son of Thomas and Heather Combs.

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Luke Binfet of Grandview

Luke Binfet is a senior at Sunnyside High School. He is the son of Troy and Rachael Binfet.

United States Naval Academy

Luke Roskelley of Pasco

Luke Rosekelly is a senior at Riverview Baptist Christian School. He is the son of Brant and Jenny Rosekelly.

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 or to obtain an application packet for next year’s nominations, contact Rep. Newhouse’s Yakima office at (509) 452-3243, 402 East Yakima Avenue, Suite 1000.

Original source can be found here.