Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees

This press release from Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) was published on Mon Dec 08 and titled "Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees". It focuses on defense and touches on veterans affairs.

Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees Beau.Brooks@ma… Tue, 12/09/2025 - 13:38 Image Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) announced his principle nominations to United States Service Academies for the year 2025. The application process is open to high school juniors annually and includes a rigorous vetting process. Downing’s office received 19 submissions. Click here to learn more about the academy nomination process. “The size and quality of this year’s applicant pool speak volumes of the patriotism and talent of Montana’s next generation,” said Congressman Downing. “I was proud to see so many young men and women from across the Second District take an interest in our Academies and in service to our country. I wish this year’s nominees and all of our applicants the best of luck in their future endeavors. You bring honor upon yourselves, your state, and your country.” See below for a list of principal nominees from the Office of Congressman Troy Downing: U.S. Naval Academy: Colton Bush, Billings West High School U.S. Military Academy: William Wallace, Billings West High School U.S. Air Force Academy: Anna Dewell, Joliet High School ### Issues : Congress Veterans Congress Number 119th Congress December 9, 2025 Press Release December 9, 2025