“The United States Naval and Military Academies are outstanding educational institutions where the best of this country go to prepare for a career in military service,” said Chandler.  “These appointments are a tremendous opportunity for these young people, and I applaud their efforts and wish them much success.”   

            It is no easy feat to receive an appointment to a U.S. service academy.  Students must have an excellent academic record, participate in extracurricular activities and be in top physical condition.  Both students not only endured a rigorous application process with their respective academy, but participated in Congressman Chandler’s review process, which includes a final interview by a panel made up of former academy graduates and current or retired officers.