Today, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) announced the eight members who will serve on the 2021 Military Academy Selection Board for the 4th District. Four members will serve on the board for two years, while the other four will serve for one year to create an annual four-person rotation.
“I am pleased to announce the eight members who will serve on our inaugural Military Academy Selection Board,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I appreciate their willingness to volunteer their time, charged with the unique and important task of selecting candidates to recommend for one of four U.S. service academies. This process is an outstanding opportunity for Iowans seeking to serve our country and wanting to receive a quality education. I strongly encourage interested Iowans to apply for a nomination through my office.”
The members and the years they will serve are as follows:
Bill Anderson (2021)
Cherokee, IA
Gerald Edgar (2021 - 2022)
Garner, IA
Col. Sonya Finch (2021 - 2022)
Sioux City, IA
Lt. Col. Robin Hosch (2021 - 2022)
Fort Dodge, IA
Jim Kersten (2021)
Fort Dodge, IA
Mary Mosiman (2021)
Ames, IA
Steve Sukup (2021)
Clear Lake, IA
Phil Thompson (2021 - 2022)
Jefferson, IA
The deadline for students to apply for a Military Service Academy through Rep. Feenstra’s office is Friday, October 1, 2021 at 5 p.m. CT. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination, or contact Rep. Feenstra’s office:
Jim Oberhelman
U.S. Military Academy Coordinator
Office of Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04)
723 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone:515-302-7060
Email: jim.oberhelman@mail.house.gov
Anyone seeking to attend the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy must receive a nomination from an authorized source, which includes their Member of Congress. For instructions on opening a nomination file, visit Rep. Feenstra’s website.
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