WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Brett A. Heitshusen has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Heitshusen graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2007, and currently attends the Air Force Preparatory School. He is the son of Patti and David Heitshusen of South Amana.
Heitshusen is a current member of the Air Force and was deployed to Al Udied, Qatar, from September 14, 2008, through January 14, 2009. He has received numerous recognitions, including the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
“It’s great to see a student like Brett, who is already serving his country as a member of the Air Force, receive the honor of an academy appointment. He has earned many awards for his military service, and I’m sure he’ll be a model cadet at the academy,” Grassley said.
Last fall, Grassley nominated Heitshusen and other Iowans for appointments to the Naval, Air Force, Military and Merchant Marine academies, as he does each year. Information about seeking nominations is available at /students/academy-nominations. Applications for nominations for the 2012-2013 school year should be submitted to Grassley’s Cedar Rapids office by October 1, 2011.
Grassley encouraged eligible students to consider submitting applications in the future. “U.S. service academies provide a remarkable education and outstanding service opportunities for young Americans,” he said.
Grassley indicated that the highly competitive selection process makes narrowing the list of nominees a difficult task. “There are many worthy Iowans each year,” he said. “It’s wonderful to see the talent, accomplishments and drive of so many students.”
Grassley expects additional academy appointments to be offered in the months ahead and said he will make announcements as appointments are offered by the academies.