WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced her nominations for candidates from the Hudson Valley to three of the nation's service academies: the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Naval Academy.

"It is my distinct honor to nominate some of the best and brightest individuals from the Hudson Valley to the nation's service academies,"said Senator Gillibrand. "These young leaders have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement and dedication to their communities and nation. I look forward to seeing all that they achieve, and I thank them for their commi...