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Wilson Nominates Second District Students to Military Academies

March 31, 2016

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced the names of his nominees to the United States Military Academies for the class of 2020. After an extensive application process, the candidates were interviewed by an independent panel, whose members include retired military officers, ROTC leaders, and academy alumni from the Second Congressional District.

“I am grateful to nominate these exceptional candidates from the Second Congressional District to our Military Academies. Each student has excelled in school and service, and I have no doubt that they will be a positive reflection on our community. As the son of World War II Flying Tiger, a 31 year veteran, and the father of four sons who have served in our military, I know first-hand the benefits of military service and am inspired by these students’ desire to serve their country.

“Congratulations to these distinguished young men and women for receiving the honor of a nomination to our Military Academies,” Wilson said.

U.S. Naval Academy

  • Daniel Barfield, Homeward Educational Association
  • Katherine Boyle, Irmo High School
  • Daniel Carlisle, Aiken High School
  • Reid Creswell, Chapin High School
  • Matthew Frierson, Spring Valley High School
  • Grayson Gossett, Irmo High School
  • Coby Jeffcoat, Clemson University
  • Cassia Larson, Aiken High School
  • Kanani Lodge, University of South Carolina Columbia
  • Samantha Maddox, Aiken High School

U.S. Air Force Academy

  • Trent Brittingham, River Bluff High School
  • Daniel Carlisle, Aiken High School
  • Benjamin Duncan, South Aiken High School
  • Samantha Maddox, Aiken High School
  • Cassia Larson, Aiken High School
  • Michael Turner, Hammond School

U.S. Military Academy

  • Reginald Epps, USMAPS
  • Grayson Gossett, Irmo High School
  • Samantha Maddox, Aiken High School
  • Thomas Neal, Marion Military Institute
  • Michael Turner, Hammond School
  • Edwin Torres, Airport High School
  • Trent Brittingham, River Bluff High School
  • Cassia Larson, Aiken High School

Any constituent seeking a Congressional nomination in the future or for more information regarding the application process should visit Congressman Wilson's website here.