WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Daniel Scott Deakins has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Deakins is a 2007 graduate of West Harrison High School in Mondamin, and a current student at Brigham Young University. He is the son of Annette and Ryan Deakins.
“Daniel is a bright student with an impressive list of extracurricular activities. His Air Force ROTC experience will serve him well at the academy. He’s earned this opportunity, and I congratulate him,” Grassley said.
Each year, Grassley nominates young Iowans to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King’s Point, N.Y. Information on the application process is available on Grassley’s website at http://grassley.senate.gov/info/academy_nominations.cfm. Eligible students are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are due to Grassley’s Cedar Rapids office by October 1, 2011.
Grassley expects additional academy appointments to be offered this year and will issue announcements when appointments are offered.