Fort Pierre Student Accepted to U.S. Air Force Academy
Ryan Habeck was nominated to the United States Air Force Academy by Senator Mike Rounds
PIERRE—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that Stanley County High School student Ryan Habeck has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, which he intends to accept. Habeck, the son of Clint and Melissa Habeck of Fort Pierre, received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy from Rounds.
“I congratulate Ryan on his offer of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy,” said Rounds. “As Student Council president, Ryan has shown leadership skills that will serve him well at the Air Force Academy. He has also qualified for Junior Olympics multiple times as a competitive shooter. Ryan has worked hard to get to this point and I wish him all the best.”
"Receiving an appointment to the Air Force Academy is the greatest achievement I have ever received,” said Habeck. “The official visit I took in September really opened up my eyes on where I wanted to go. I knew that the Air Force Academy was the place for me. I really want to make a difference and I know this is where I can do that."
Each year, Rounds is able to nominate a select group of eligible students from South Dakota to attend our nation’s four service academies: The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. More information about the nomination process and eligibility requirements can be found here.
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