Manderson student nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., recently announced his nomination of Riverside Middle High School student Loomis Alexander of Manderson for an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

 “Wyoming has a proud history of nominating some of our best and brightest students to attend our nation’s service academies,” Barrasso said. “Loomis has proven he has the determination, dedication and drive needed to succeed. Loomis will represent the Cowboy State with distinction if granted an appointment.” 

Senator Barrasso annually nominates the most-qualified Wyoming students to compete for acceptance to the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies. A congressional nomination is just the first step in a competitive process that can lead to an appointment.

Young men and women interested in U.S. service academies apply to members of Congress for nominations. Those nominated are then screened by academy officials, and students with the best scholastic and personal credentials are selected for admission.