ERNST NOMINATES IOWANS TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the Iowa students she is nominating to U.S. Service Academies.

"For me, choosing to serve our country opened the door for the American Dream, allowed me to afford college, and paved the way for a life committed to service," said Ernst. "I'm honored to nominate these Iowans to our U.S. Service Academies where they will receive not only a classroom education, but also learn the discipline, character, and leadership that comes with service. I'm proud of these students for stepping up and putting country first so that the United States of America can remain s...