Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at Event in Swanton, Ohio

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. All of the students were nominated by Congressman Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2029 at their respective academies. "It was an honor to nominate these students from Ohio’s Fifth District to attend one of our U.S. Military Service Academies,” Latta said. “I thank each and every student for stepping up to serve our country, and I know they will do well as they embark on this new journey.” Students honored at today’s event and their respective appointments: Sarah Connor, Avon, U.S. Military Academy Grace Anderson, Norwalk, U.S. Naval Academy Jayden Saxton, Fort Jennings, U.S. Naval Academy Connor Bender, Avon Lake, U.S. Naval Academy Garrett Cook, Norwalk, U.S. Military Academy John Paul Gray, Findlay, U.S. Military Academy Charles Knight, Republic, U.S. Military Academy Christian Soltis, North Ridgeville, U.S. Air Force Academy Not able to attend: William Sikora, U.S. Military Academy Students from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District recognized for their nominations to a U.S. Military Service Academy. Pictured left to right: Christian Soltis, Garrett Cook, Connor Bender, Grace Anderson, Congressman Latta, Sarah Connor, Jayden Saxton, Charles Knight, and John Paul Gray.