Hingham resident nominated for US Air Force Academy

Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Boston, recently announced the nomination of Jacob Brodie, of Hingham, for appointment to the US Air Force Academy.

Brodie is a senior at Hingham High School. As part of his congressional duties, Lynch nominates exemplary candidates to the service academies each year.

“These candidates are the best of the best, and I am proud of their desire to serve our country. The academies graduate leaders who will guide our nation into the future and the men and women who attend the academies are entrusted with the greatest responsibility — to serve and protect the United States of America,” said Lynch. “Jacob was highly recommended by his teachers at Hingham High School. He is a remarkable young man, and we are fortunate that young people like Jacob are willing to serve our nation.”

Lynch and his congressional liaison to the United States Service Academies, Bob Fowkes, examined each candidate’s record of academic, athletic and service achievements in addition to evaluating letters of recommendation. After an extensive review process and a personal interview, Brodie was selected as someone whose scholastic record and community contributions elevated him to the top of a list of well-qualified candidates.

“There were many impressive candidates this year for the United States Air Force Academy. Jacob stood out as a young man of keen intelligence and strong character. He is a wonderful reflection of his parents, Margot and Mark. The Brodie family, the town of Hingham and the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts should be proud of Jacob in this achievement,” said Lynch.