TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 5 -- Rep. Kathy Castor issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced 16 Tampa Bay area students who received nominations for admission into America's prestigious service academies: Air Force Academy (USAFA), Naval Academy (USNA), Military Academy (USMA) and the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The outstanding student leaders hail from more than ten local high schools in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
"These talented students are America's future leaders. Their interest in serving our country is a point of pride for our patriotic Tampa Bay community," said Rep. Castor. "I'm grateful for the service of my Nomination Committee, which thoroughly reviews every application and intervi...