Congressman Morgan Griffith of 9th District has appointed Seth King of Stuart, VA to the US Naval Academy.

Wednesday January 16, 2013 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies: “Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands have a rich history of military service, and it is an honor to nominate these young men and women to the United States Service Academies. I commend these students for their willingness to serve the United States of America, and am confident that they will do so with honor and distinction. I congratulate the nominees, and wish each of them great success in their academic and career pursuits.” Ninth District Nominees* United States Air Force Academy Eric Johnston – Abingdon, Washington County Derek Cook – Bluefield, Tazewell County United States Military Academy at West Point Corbett Hylton – Richlands, Tazewell County United States Naval Academy Jessica Vishneski – Elliston, Montgomery County Joshua Amodeo – Blacksburg, Montgomery County Seth King – Stuart, Patrick County Joel Hunter – Blacksburg, Montgomery County Nick Elvinger – Blacksburg, Montgomery County Gavin Bailey – Grayson County Tyler Bankhead – Blacksburg, Montgomery County *In order to receive an appointment, nominees must meet all entrance requirements of the specific Academy. Nominees will be notified by the individual Academies upon appointment.