Rep. Carey Nominates Franklin County Students to Military Service Academies

Washington, DC – Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) nominated six students from Franklin County to United States Service Academies:

• Brian Fitzsimmons of Franklin County was nominated to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Brian is the son of Michael and Alexis Fitzsimmons and attends Bishop Ready High School in Columbus, OH.

• Ray Soldini of Franklin County was nominated to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Ray is the son of Philip and Nami Soldini and attends Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, OH.

• Isaac Carter of Franklin County was nominated to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Isaac is the son of Kevin and Alicia Carter and attends Grove City High School in Grove City, OH.

• Samantha Paduchik of Franklin County was nominated to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Samantha is the daughter of Jason and Michele Paduchik. Samantha graduated from Grove City High School in Grove City, OH and currently attends the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, CO.

• Luke McCoy of Franklin County was nominated to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Luke is the son of John and Lisa McCoy and attends Grove City Christian School in Grove City, OH.

• Charlie Wagner of Franklin County was nominated to the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Charlie is the son of Steventon and Jodi Wagner and attends Upper Arlington High School in Upper Arlington, OH.

“One of the greatest honors I have as a congressman is to nominate ambitious young men and women across Ohio’s 15^th Congressional District to the United States Service Academies,” said Rep. Carey. “It is encouraging to see a younger generation with a drive to serve their country and, having spent time with these students and having learned of their accomplishments, I feel rest assured that the future of our military is in great hands.”

In pursuit of a nomination to a U.S. military academy, students submit their application and are interviewed by Congressman Carey’s Military Academy Review Board. The Board evaluates the students on academic performance, leadership ability, and community involvement.

The 2022 Military Academy Review Board consisted of 10 members:

• Major General (ret.) Lance Meyer

• Major General (ret.) Paul Sullivan

• CAPT (ret.) Mike Crites

• Lt. Colonel (ret.) Patty Hamilton

• MAJ Tracy Richardson

• Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Renee Frey

• Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Kelly Gibbs

• Command Sergeant Major (ret.) Bill Gilliam

• Master Sergeant (ret.) Bob Brown

• Mrs. Nancy Smith

To receive a service academy nomination from Congressman Carey, candidates must be an unmarried resident of Ohio’s 15^th Congressional District, a United States citizen, and between the ages of 17 and 23. Qualified persons interested in pursuing a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies should visit www.carey.house.gov for more information or contact Congressman Carey’s office at (614) 927-6902.

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