Casey Announces 2023 Pennsylvania Appointees to Service Academies

Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. official website

By Keystone Today Report

Jul 10, 2023

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced today that 19 Pennsylvania students have accepted appointments to the United States service academies.

“The mission of our U.S. service academies is to provide cadets with the knowledge and skills essential to a career in our Nation’s military, and I am proud to recommend each of these students for appointment to these great institutions,” said Senator Casey. “These young people have distinguished themselves in the classroom and in their communities, and I am confident that they will represent Pennsylvania with dignity and honor. For years, our Commonwealth has contributed talented individuals to the Nation’s military, and I congratulate these students as they continue that tradition.”

The students were nominated by Senator Casey following extensive application and interview processes, and the academies made the final selection for appointments. The academies, which include the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies, offer qualified applicants a unique opportunity to obtain a first-rate college education, as well as the chance to serve our country as a commissioned officer in the United States Military. All nominees are selected on merit, with consideration given to character, leadership potential, extracurricular activities and academic ability.

The following students have received appointments:

Air Force

Jacob Birtch, Susquehanna County

Evan Nadzam, Erie County

Nico Tocci, Lancaster County

Merchant Marine

Quinn Degenhard, Lancaster County

Tyler Withers, Adams County

Grace Picozzi, Montgomery County

Cole Postlewait, Delaware County

Brendan Ring, Bucks County

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