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Capito, Manchin nominate youth to service academies

WASHINGTON — Students from the region are among the nominees to U.S. service academies by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin of West Virginia.

Manchin made 45 nominations from 16 counties to the academies.

Local nominations from Manchin are:

United States Military Academy at West Point

* Emily Grace Pedersen, Wood County.

* Logan Clair Powell, Jackson County.

* Rebekah Katherine Rowan, Wood County.

United States Naval Academy:

* Jacob Michael Conny, Williamstown High School.

Capito nominated 31 high school seniors from 11 counties for the academies. Selections were based on a review board chosen by Capito.

Local nominees from Capito are:

U.S. Air Force Academy:

* John Martin Best, Wood County.

U.S. Military Academy

* Logan Clair Powell, Jackson County.

* Rebekah Katherine Rowan, Wood County.

Final admission is determined by the respective academy.

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