U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently announced her nominations of candidates from Long Island to the nation’s leading service institutions—the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies.
A selection committee formed by Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including: academic record, leadership potential and overall achievement. Final acceptance is determined solely by the service academies.
“These talented New Yorkers have shown honor, dedication and unique skillsets that will make them great assets to our nation’s service academies and armed forces,” said Gillibrand. “Our service academies cultivate top tier officers who are committed to serving our country. I am always honored to nominate courageous men and women with the opportunity to serve in our country’s armed forces.”
One of the nominees, Massapequa Park native Thomas Winthrop, serves in the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The United States service academies offer a first class education as well as a chance for young people to serve our country upon graduation, as commissioned officers in the United States Armed Services.
