NEWBURGH – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced the appointment of 11 Hudson Valley students to our nation’s service academies after holding a reception with appointees and their families on June 11, 2018 at Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh, NY.
United States representatives have the authority to nominate students to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.
To assist with the nomination process, Rep. Maloney established an esteemed committee of military and civic leaders from the Hudson Valley which interviewed potential nominees, reviewed their applications and made recommendations.
The Academies make the final decision on who receives an appointment of admission.
“I’m incredibly proud of all of the young people who submitted their applications for appointment to our service academies, and I know that they’ll make the Hudson Valley proud,” said Rep. Maloney. “America’s facing constantly emerging threats and new challenges that must be confronted head-on – we need committed new leaders who can rise to the challenge – I think our appointees are the best people for the job.”
United States Military Academy at West Point
Noah Daigle, Warwick
Michael Jones, Middletown
Sydney Smith, West Point
Caroline Raymond, Mahopac
Eric Kulkarni, Wappingers Falls
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
Paul Bechu, Carmel
Caroline Johnston, Bedford Corners
United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
Sam Delacruz, Cornwall on Hudson
Christian LoBiondo, Newburgh
United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
Rachel Beisswenger, Fishkill
Justin Gagnon, Cornwall on Hudson
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