Lane Steele nominated for Air Force Academy position

Washington’s Lane Steele has been nominated for entry into the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Fourth District Congressman Tom Cole announced Steele and 11 other students from his district have been nominated to one of America’s prestigious military academies.

The United States service academies provide for the undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces.

In addition to the Air Force Academy, other academies include the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy.

The nomination process is highly competitive.

Applicants are evaluated for academic performance and standing, including class rank, SAT/ACT scores and school records.

Other criteria considered by Congressman Cole and the recommendation panel includes athletics, physical fitness, extracurricular activities, recommendations and leadership potential.

Upon congressional nomination, students become eligible for consideration to receive an appointment to the service academy (or academies) to which they applied.

“It is one of my greatest honors as a member of Congress to each year recommend young leaders from the Fourth District of Oklahoma for potential appointment to one of the nation’s prestigious military academies,” Cole said. “This year, I am delighted to nominate 12 impressive students from our communities. Their desire to answer the call of duty and serve our nation with their talents and patriotism is truly inspiring.”

Steele is the son of Angie and Todd Steele.