U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) has nominated eight Oregon students for acceptance to one of the United States service academies based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character.
Among the eight nominated is Joseph Schmidt, son of Richard and Pamela Schmidt of Heppner. Schmidt is attending Heppner High School and was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
“Being nominated to one of our nation’s service academies represents years of hard work and discipline,” Walden said. “Competing with the best and brightest of America’s youth for an appointment to an academy is a great honor and a tremendous opportunity. I am confident that these talented students would represent their families and nation well in that effort, and I commend them for their desire to serve our country in uniform. It takes a special commitment to pursue the rigors of an academy education, and these young Americans are continuing a long line of patriotic Oregonians in their endeavor.”
Final selection for admission to the service academies will be performed by officials at each respective academy in the spring.
