{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-service-academy-appointments", "Johnson Announces Service Academy Appointments", "2023-06-26", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Kasey Broers \u2013 United States Naval Academy\n\nKasey Broers of Pierre, S.D. comes from a family lineage of servicemembers. Kasey was ranked at the top of his class academically at T.F. Riggs High School, where he played baseball, soccer, and ran track. Kasey attended the South Dakota Highway Patrol Youth Trooper Academy, Boys State, and served as National Honor Society Treasurer and as a Legislative Page at the State Capitol. Kasey has accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.\n\nKasey believes \u201cthe values characterized by our Constitution define what America is today, and they make this country great. The freedoms this country provides and the values it stands for are the freedoms I want to protect as an officer in the world\u2019s greatest military.\u201d At the Naval Academy, he plans to study Mechanical Engineering and then fly jets in the Navy.\n\nAnders Enga \u2013 United States Air Force Academy\n\nAfter two years of dedication, determination and receiving nominations from Rep. Johnson, Anders Enga of Mitchell, S.D., has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Anders recently completed his freshman year at South Dakota State University as an Electrical Engineering major with a minor in Aerospace Studies, all while in the SDSU Air Force ROTC program. At Mitchell Christian High School, Anders played basketball, participated on the robotics and Quiz Bowl teams, served on student council, and was a member of the National Honors Society and his community band.\n\nAnders enjoys \u201cthe challenge of working together with a team to solve complex issues\u201d and looks forward to serving his country in the military. After the next four years at the academy, Anders hopes to commission in the United States Space Force.\n\nEthan Fergel \u2013 United States Military Academy\n\nEthan Fergel of Aberdeen, S.D., has accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy. An Eagle Scout, elected to the Supreme Court at Boys State, on the golf and varsity track teams, Ethan also completed several AP classes throughout his tenure at Aberdeen Central High School. Outside of school, he worked at a local gas station, served as a hockey referee, and was a volunteer math tutor. Ethan is also a member of Future Business Leaders of America.\n\nEthan said his \u201cwhy\u201d for military service is because \u201cthe United States has blessed me with many opportunities, and I think I owe it to my country.\u201d Ethan noted the academics and immense training at an academy will provide opportunities to improve his leadership skills. He\u2019s looking forward to basic training and selecting an Engineering degree at West Point.\n\nDexter James \u2013 United States Air Force Academy\n\nDexter James of Sioux Falls, S.D., by way of London, England, has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Dexter was varsity rugby captain, president of the debate team, a volunteer tutor, a Mock United Nations chair, and on the varsity volleyball and track and field teams in school. Furthermore, Dexter has excelled in AP and Chinese language courses, and received a perfect score on his ACTs.\n\nDexter reflected, \u201cI am a true believer in the American mission, and my love for American values has guided me to the realization that they need defending. I view it as integral to my honor as a citizen to proactively shoulder that responsibility.\u201d He will be seeking an Astronautical Engineering degree and a career in satellite operations in the United States Space Force.\n\nLake Kistner - United States Naval Academy\n\nLake Kistner of North Sioux City, S.D., was ranked at the top of his class academically and a three-sport varsity athlete at Dakota Valley High School. Lake served on Student Council, participated in Quiz Bowl, Science Olympics, choir, and was involved with his church youth group. During a tour of the Naval Academy when Lake was in sixth grade, he told his dad he would one day graduate from there. He is now one step closer. Lake has accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.\n\nThis is a dream come true for Lake. He wants \u201cto serve this country and be involved in something bigger\u201d than himself. Lake believes \u201cthe rigorous structure of the military will help keep him goal driven and working towards bettering himself.\u201d\n\nJason Lenning \u2013 United States Naval Academy\n\nJason Lenning of Harrisburg, S.D., attended Sioux Falls Christian High School and was a member of the Lincoln High School MCJRTOC program, where he earned countless accolades. Jason volunteered in his community, worked in Sioux Falls, and participated in a number of school service clubs and sports, including state championships and the South Dakota Junior Olympics. Jason served as governor at Boys State and represented South Dakota at Boys Nation. Jason aspires to become a Marine upon commissioning from the United States Naval Academy.\n\nThe MCJROTC program has taught Jason that \u201cas a leader, it\u2019s not about him, but he is responsible for the mission, his subordinates, and their welfare.\u201d He believes \u201cthe Marine Corps has set him on a path of success and is dedicated to becoming the best leader possible.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-service-academy-appointments"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.814440194517374, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}