U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has nominated 13 Oregon students – including one from Morrow County – for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service academies.
Walden’s Service Academy Nomination Board—active and retired military officers who interview potential candidates to the service academies and make recommendations to Walden — recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character.
Among those nominated was Morrow County’s Moroni Jensen. He is the son of Jack and LeeAnn Jensen of Oxbow. He was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
“It is an honor and a privilege to nominate these remarkable young Oregonians to our nation’s service academies,” Walden said. “This nomination represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Their decision to pursue higher education, develop leadership skills, and serve their country in uniform is a deeply admirable endeavor—a journey at which I am confident they will succeed. The future of our nation is in good hands.”
The service academies include the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.; the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Final selection for admission to the service academies will be performed by officials at each respective academy this spring.
Students who are interested in learning more about service academy nominations can visit Walden’s website.
