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Rep. Williams Nominates Students Across NY-22 to Service Academies

“As a Navy Veteran, it is my distinct honor and privilege to nominate exceptional candidates from NY-22 in their pursuit of attending our nation’s Service Academies,” said Congressman Brandon Williams. “This is one of my greatest privileges as a member, having the ability to nominate individuals with the will to serve our country, become leaders for our community and nation, and I thank them for their dedication. Congratulations to NY-22’s nominees, your community stands with you and honors your commitment.”

SYRACUSE, NYToday, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), announced that he has nominated 20 local students from the 22nd Congressional District to the United States Service Academies. This is the first class of students nominated by Rep. Williams.


Following recommendations from a committee of local leaders from across New York’s 22nd Congressional District, Rep. Williams made his official nominations and notified each of the students of this great honor.


“As a Navy Veteran, it is my distinct honor and privilege to nominate exceptional candidates from NY-22 in their pursuit of attending our nation’s Service Academies,” said Congressman Brandon Williams. “This is one of my greatest privileges as a member, having the ability to nominate individuals with the will to serve our country, become leaders for our community and nation, and I thank them for their dedication. Congratulations to NY-22’s nominees, your community stands with you and honors your commitment.”


Below are the students nominated by Rep. Williams:

*students who have been nominated to more than one Service Academy 


United States Naval Academy


Joshua Armpriester, Onondaga County

Brady Barrett, Onondaga County

*Griffin Berry, Onondaga County

*Sean Cavanaugh, Madison County

*Judson Ferris, Onondaga County

*David Gleeson, Madison County

Jacob Lambrych, Onondaga County

*Jack Landau, Onondaga County

*Anthony Lisi, Onondaga County

*Isaiah Sexton, Oneida County

*Donald Snyder, Oneida County


United States Military Academy


*Griffin Berry, Onondaga County

*Sean Cavanaugh, Madison County

Maleigha Coffie, Madison County

*Benjamin Doody, Onondaga County

Luke Dwyer, Onondaga County

*Jack Landau, Onondaga County

*Anthony Lisi, Onondaga County

Cole Paradis, Oneida County

*Isaiah Sexton, Oneida County

*Donald Snyder, Oneida County


United States Merchant Marine Academy


*Sean Cavanaugh, Madison County

*David Gleeson, Madison County


United States Air Force Academy


*Sean Cavanaugh, Madison County

*Benjamin Doody, Onondaga County

*Judson Ferris, Onondaga County

Benjamin Fleckenstein, Onondaga County

*David Gleeson, Madison County

Payton Kremers, Onondaga County

*Jack Landau, Onondaga County

Claire Marris, Madison County

Ellis Pomales III, Oneida County

Jonah Williams, Onondaga County


More information on the Service Academy nomination process can be found here


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Brandon Williams is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 22nd Congressional District. Brandon is a navy veteran, trained nuclear engineer, tech entrepreneur, political outsider, and a devoted husband and father. He currently resides in Central New York with his wife of over 30 years and their dog Beatrice.