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Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today announced that 17 students from across Arkansas received and accepted appointments through his office to the United States Service Academies.

"Congratulations to each of these young men and women on their appointments to our service academies. And best of luck as they embark on this next chapter of their lives. They are admirably putting their country first by choosing to serve in uniform while they pursue a college degree," said Cotton. "I know they will make Arkansas proud."

United States Air Force Academy

• Nicholas Amerson (Pearcy, AR)
• Grant Fogle (Bella Vista, AR)
• Alexis Miguel (Beebe, AR)
• Krisanna Reynolds (Smackover, AR)

United States Merchant Marine Academy

• Porter Gregory (Little Rock, AR)

United States Military Academy

• Jacob Cantey (Mt. Vernon, AR)
• Brady Golden (Hattieville, AR)
• Kimberly Monterroso (Camden, AR)
• David Nichols (Bentonville, AR)
• Nick Noel (Little Rock, AR)
• Robert Norwood (Siloam Springs, AR)
• Andrew Roberts (Bentonville, AR)
• Conner Sparks (Searcy, AR)
• Ben Wiggins (El Dorado, AR)

United States Military Academy Prep School

• John Musteen (Alexander, AR)

United States Naval Academy

• Jordan Gonyea (Sherwood, AR)
• Allison Polston (Jacksonville, AR)