Washington, DC- Schertz student Katelyn Clare Maffei has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. A senior at Antonian College Prepatory School in San Antonio, Katelyn received the nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to be considered to enter the Academy. 

Congressman Cuellar says Katelyn was an obvious choice for his nomination:  “Katelyn is an excellent student with a bright future. It was truly an honor to recommend her, as I know she will proudly represent her family, her community, and the 28th Congressional District.”

Congressman Cuellar accepts applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies each year.   Four year service academies include the Military Academy (Army), Air Force Academy, Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.  These institutions prepare college-age Americans to be commissioned as officers in the active or reserve components of the United Sates armed services for a minimum of 5 years upon graduation.  Congressman Cuellar considers outstanding young men and women from the 28th Congressional District of Texas.

Nominations are made strictly on a competitive basis. As a result, Congressman Cuellar has established an Academy Nominations Selection Committee that determines nominations based solely on the candidate's qualifications. Candidates are judged on their scholastic achievements, leadership performance, athletic participation, community service, and motivation.

The daughter of two retired Air Force Officers, Katelyn’s desire to be accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy started in middle school.

“To me there is no finer institution than the United States Air Force Academy where I can begin my training and career,” wrote Katelyn in her nomination application. “My personal attributes closely parallel those of the USAFA.”

Katelyn’s excellence in academics and extracurricular activities has been evident starting from her freshman year in high school and continuing all the way to her senior year. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has been selected to participate in the National Youth Forum in Medicine and is also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.  She also has participated in volleyball, track and field, cross country and swimming.

Off school, Katelyn volunteers her time with several community organizations, some of which include Meals on Wheels, San Antonio Festival of Lights, South Kitchen, Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (an organization that cares for disabled children), and many more.

If you or someone you know wishes to be considered for a nomination to attend any of the service academies, please contact Jennifer Dillard at (830) 401-0457 or 1-877-780-0028.

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Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Homeland Security, Small Business,
and Agriculture Committees in the 110th Congress.  Accessibility to constituents, education, health care and economic development are his priorities.