“The United States Military Academy is an outstanding educational institution where the best of this country go to prepare for a career in military service,” said Chandler.  “This appointment is a tremendous opportunity for these young men, 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 West Point, 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.