Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing

This press release from Representative Robert E. Latta (R-OH) was published on 2026-05-03 and titled "Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing". It focuses on defense and touches on veterans affairs.

Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District who have been accepted to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies during a ceremony at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. Each student was nominated by Congressman Latta and has received an appointment to the Class of 2030 at their respective academy. “It was an honor to nominate these students to our nation’s service academies. I was privileged to spend the afternoon celebrating Adam, Jack, Michele, and Eli as they begin this new chapter in their lives. I thank each of these students for their commitment to serve our great nation, and I am confident they will thrive at their respective academies,” said Latta. Students honored at today’s event and their respective appointments: Adam Buell , U.S. Military Academy Pandora Gilboa High School Jack Buell , U.S. Military Academy Pandora Gilboa High School Michele Smith , U.S. Air Force Academy Avon High School Eli Chevalier, U.S. Naval Academy Mohawk High School