Southwest Montana News

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana's Second District has announced his nominations for U.S. Service Academies. The nominations were given to five exceptional high school students from Montana, who have demonstrated skill, dedication, and determination.

In a statement, Rep. Rosendale expressed his honor and privilege to nominate these students each year. He said, "It is an honor and a privilege to nominate skilled, dedicated, and determined Montana high school students to our nation’s service academies each year."

The five students who received the nominations are Cooper Freitag from Billings West High School, Tobias Ottenbacher from Rocky Mountain College, Aedan Bingham from Charles M. Russell High School, Tyler Brown from Billings West High School, and Heath Drivdahl from Hobson High School.

Rep. Rosendale spoke highly of these students, stating, "These bright students are among the best Montana has to offer, and their dedication and eagerness to serve are honorable. I am certain they will make Montana proud!"

Each student has been nominated for a specific academy. Cooper Freitag and Tobias Ottenbacher have been nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy, Aedan Bingham and Tyler Brown have been nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy, and Heath Drivdahl has been nominated for the U.S. Military Academy.

This announcement serves as recognition of the exceptional qualities possessed by these students and their commitment to serving their country. Their nominations reflect the trust and confidence that Rep. Rosendale has in their abilities.

The U.S. Service Academies provide rigorous academic and military training to prepare young men and women for leadership roles in the military. Attending these academies is a prestigious opportunity that offers a unique path towards a successful military career.

These nominations not only highlight the achievements of these students, but also showcase the dedication of Rep. Rosendale to supporting the youth of Montana and ensuring they have the opportunity to excel in their chosen fields.

To find out more, go to this link: https://rosendale.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=733