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Eight South Dakotans will attend U.S. service academies after being nominated by Rep. Dusty Johnson.

Two additional South Dakotans accepted preparatory program options for service academies.

The students will begin training this summer.

Rep. Johnson expressed pride in the students' commitment to serving the country.

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., announced eight South Dakotans will be attending the United States service academies. They will begin their military training at their respective schools this summer. Johnson nominated each of these students in December 2024, and each student recently accepted their appointment offers.

“One of the best parts of my job is nominating South Dakota’s best and brightest to attend one of our nation’s esteemed military academi

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