SURPRISE, AZ—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) hosted a virtual event with 8^th Congressional District Military Service Academy nominees and their families to celebrate their acceptance and enrollment in the nation’s top Military Service Academies.

“As a member of Congress, one of my greatest honors is nominating young leaders to attend our nation’s Military Service Academies,” said Congresswoman Lesko following the event. “These young men and women are truly the future leaders of our nation, in the military and in communities across the country. I am so impressed by their dedication to service above self at such a young age. I cannot wait to see all they achieve.”

Lesko met virtually with students and their families. Each year, members of Congress nominate students from their districts to the United States’ Military Service Academies, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Congresswoman Lesko nominated the following students:

Emilee Denslow

U.S. Air Force Academy

From: Peoria, AZ

High School: Cactus High School (Class of 2019)

Air Force Preparatory Academy (Class of 2020)

Michael Ernst

U.S. Air Force Academy

From: Glendale, AZ

High School: Mountain Ridge High School (Class of 2020)

Deric Hall Jr.

U.S. Air Force Academy

From: Litchfield Park, AZ

High School: Brophy College Preparatory (Class of 2019)

Air Force Preparatory Academy (Class of 2020)

Daniel Heaslet

U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis

From: Goodyear, AZ

High School: Millennium High School (Class of 2020)

Brandon Luccitti

U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis

From: Goodyear, AZ

High School: Trivium Preparatory Academy (Class of 2020)

Brian Lunn

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

From: Surprise, AZ

High School: Valley Vista High School (Class of 2020)

Cole McCutcheon

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

From: Phoenix, AZ

High School: Sandra Day O’Connor High School (Class of 2020)