U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., has nominated Lingle-Ft. Laramie High School student Lance Berry for an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

“Lance has shown the strength of character needed to succeed at the Naval Academy,” Lummis said. “He represents the best Wyoming has to offer. I am grateful for his willingness to serve his country and keep us safe.”

Lummis nominates the most qualified Wyoming students, annually, to compete for each vacancy at four of the service academies.

Young men and women interested in U.S. service academies apply to members of Congress for nominations. Those nominated are screened by academy officials, and students with the best scholastic and personal credentials are selected for admission.