Whitfield Nominations Head to Air Force, Naval Academies | News | Congressman Ed Whitfield

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Whitfield Nominations Head to Air Force, Naval Academies April 28, 2008 WASHINGTON - Two First District students nominated by U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield to join the class of 2012 at the U.S. Air Force and Naval academies have received appointments to join these prestigious institutions and begin careers serving their county.

"These two young men represent the best and brightest of Kentucky's youth," Whitfield said. "It was my honor to nominate these fine scholars and athletes to begin promising careers serving their country at the United States Air Force and Naval academies."

Whitfield nominated Jeremy Kubach to the U.S. Naval Academy and Bryan Stigall to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Both students received appointments to their respective academies and will begin their education and service this fall.

Kubach is currently a senior at Webster County High School where he participates in varsity cross country, track and field and Youth Council. He will fulfill a long-time dream this July when he joins 1200 men and women from around the country in Annapolis, Maryland. Kubach plans on becoming a navy pilot, which will require him to make an additional eight year commitment to the navy beyond his four years of education. Kubach is the son of Paula Montgomery of Clay and James Kubach of Madisonville.

Stigall is a 2007 graduate of Heath High School in West Paducah. During high school, Stigall played both varsity soccer and tennis, was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and participated in the Kentucky Governor?s Scholars program. He also has pursued his interest in the medical field by working in the emergency room at Lourdes Hospital and participating in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Los Angeles. Stigall will be the third generation in his family to join the U.S. Air Force, where both his father and grandfather served. Stigall is the son of Kevin and Mary Stigall of Paducah.

Whitfield received numerous applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. Students who wish to attend one of these prominent institutions must receive a nomination from a congressional or military-related source. Admission is based on the student's grade point average, college board scores, participation in extracurricular activities, including sports, and overall character and leadership qualities.

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