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Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Russell Fry announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for seven high school students who have been chosen to be considered for appointment to one of the following U.S. Service Academies — the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Through a rigorous application and interview process, Congressman Fry has nominated the following students:

• Shane Berquist of Lexington — U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• Ryan Carter of Hamer — U.S. Military Academy (West Point) 
• Charles Chapman of Florence — U.S. Air Force Academy
• Ryan Corcoran of Pawleys Island — U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
• Sophia Tilley of Myrtle Beach — U.S. Naval Academy
• Chase Ulisano of Myrtle Beach — U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy
• Tyler Workman of Myrtle Beach — U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

“It’s an honor to nominate these seven outstanding students to be considered to attend one of our U.S. Service Academies,”said Congressman Russell Fry. “Their commitment to this great country is both admirable and inspirational — if accepted, these students will unquestionably serve with integrity, bravery, and honor.”

Congressman Fry serves on both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. To stay up to date with Congressman Fry and his work for the Seventh District, follow his official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages and visit his website at fry.house.gov.

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