Washington – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced Tuesday that Stephen Ament of Sherrill received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Ament will enter the Air Force Academy in Colorado this fall.

“I’m happy to announce Steve Ament’s acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Academy,” Braley said. “With his personal strength and upstanding character, Steve will be a valuable addition to the Air Force Academy. I’m proud that Steve will have the opportunity to continue his education while serving his country at the Air Force Academy.”

Steve Ament graduated from Dubuque Hempstead High School in 2008, and he currently attends Northeast Iowa Community College. Steve is the son of Thomas Ament and Daylene Kramer.

Each year Congressman Braley nominates students to the military service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy Academy. Nominees must demonstrate upstanding character, academic achievement, physical fitness, and leadership skills. A nominating committee comprised of community leaders reviews all applicants, with Congressman Braley recommending top candidates to the respective academies. Final acceptance decisions are made by the service academy.

Students interested in applying to military service academies for enrollment in fall of 2010 should contact Congressman Braley’s Waterloo office at (319) 287-3233.