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Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing

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Congressman Bob Latta with students accepted to military service academies.
From left to right: Jack Buell, Adam Buell, Michele Smith, Eli Chevalier, Congressman Latta.
Photo: Office of Congressman Bob Latta

SWANTON, OH —  Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District who have been accepted to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies during a ceremony at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. Each student was nominated by Congressman Latta and has received an appointment to the Class of 2030 at their respective academy.  

“It was an honor to nominate these students to our nation’s service academies. I was privileged to spend the afternoon celebrating Adam, Jack, Michele, and Eli as they begin this new chapter in their lives. I thank each of these students for their commitment to serve our great nation, and I am confident they will thrive at their respective academies,” said Latta.  

Students honored at yesterday’s event and their respective appointments:  

Adam Buell,U.S. Military Academy  
Pandora Gilboa High School

Jack Buell, U.S. Military Academy
Pandora Gilboa High School

Michele Smith, U.S. Air Force Academy  
Avon High School 

Eli Chevalier, U.S. Naval Academy  
Mohawk High School

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