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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District that were accepted to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at an event yesterday at the 180^th Fighter Wing in Swanton. All of the students were nominated by Congressman Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2023 at their respective academies.

“These young men and women all worked hard and showed tremendous dedication to get to this point, and they should be very proud,” said Latta. “They are all exceptional students, and their desire to serve their country is commendable. I wish them all the best of luck in their next steps.”

Students that were recognized are:

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jake Stucker, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School

Chelsea Taylor, Van Wert, Crestview High School

Devin Thiel, Edgerton, Edgerton High School

U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York

Brendon Johns, Archbold, Archbold High School

Christian Lee, Findlay, Findlay High School

Maxwell Rutledge, Findlay, St. Francis de Sales High School

Olivia Skelton, Convoy, Crestview High School

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

Nathaniel Erickson, Toledo, Central Catholic High School

Kailyn Grant, Northwood, St. Ursula Academy

Kevin Hileman, Toledo, Ottawa Hills High School