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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-nominates-six-oregon-students-acceptance-us-service | Greg Walden nominates six Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies | 2017-12-22 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Greg Walden nominates six Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has nominated six Oregon students for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service academies. Waldens Service Academy Nomination Board -- retired military officers who interview potential candidates for the service academies -- recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character. It is an honor and privilege to nominate these remarkable young Oregonians to our nations service academies, Walden said. They have earned these much-deserved nominations through years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to character. These students have shown a desire to grow intellectually, lead by example, and serve their country by pursuing a higher education at one of our countrys select service academies. I am confident that each will be successful in this admirable endeavor, and that Americas future is in good hands. Id like to thank my Service Academy Nomination Board for recommending these future leaders. Their service to our country and experience wearing our nations uniform speaks to the unique qualities of the students they interviewed and referred for nomination. These nominations would not be possible without their guidance and understanding of what it takes to excel and succeed at the U.S. service academies, said Walden. Serving on Waldens Service Academy Nomination Board are: retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Frank Toney, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Harriet Harris, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Bud Hart, retired U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Richard Halsted, andretired U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Dave Dotterer.Retired U.S. Navy Com. John Howardserved as the Recorder for the Service Academy Nomination Board. The service academies include the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the Military Academy at West Point, New York; the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Final selection for admission to the service academies will be determined by officials at each respective academy this spring. Students who are interested in learning more about service academy nominations can visit Waldens website at https://walden.house.gov/academynominations. The nominees from Oregon are as follows: Baker County Clay Keller, son of Douglas and Theresa Keller of Baker City, attending Baker High School -- nominated to the Naval Academy. Jackson County Garrett Bates, son of Patrick and Lisa Bates of Central Point, attending St. Marys School -- nominated to the U.S. Military Academy. Klamath County Thomas Morgan, son of Robert and Tanya Morgan of Klamath Falls -- nominated to the Air Force Academy. Matthew Yuckniuk, son of Scott and Debbie Yuckniuck of Klamath Falls, attending College of the Siskiyous -- nominated to the U.S. Military Academy. Malheur County Kirk Eiguren, son of Michael and Robbin Eiguren of Jordan Valley, attending Jordan Valley High School -- nominated to the Air Force Academy. Wallowa County James Wells, son of Larry and Ilene Wells of Joseph, attending Enterprise High School nominated to the Naval Academy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |