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U.S. Rep Wolf (R-10) Announces Service Academy Appointments

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) announced the 10th District’s Class of 2018 appointments to the nation’s service academies, as well as those selected for Academy prep schools. The students appointed from the area include:

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

*Erik Swayne - Great Falls, Langley HS

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

Sarah Beougher – McLean, McLean HS

*Daniel Hecht - Vienna, McLean HS

*Eric Hsu - McLean, Langley HS

*Gretchen Roesel - McLean, Langley HS

*David Senft, II - McLean, Bishop Ireton HS

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL

David Mitchell - Great Falls, Landon School

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

Ingrid Boyum – Herndon, Madeira School

Matthew Skowronski - Oak Hill, Gonzaga College HS

Tyler Zimmerman – McLean, Langley HS

*These appointees were nominated by Wolf’s 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board, which interviews candidates and recommends nominees. The selection process is strictly a competitive one.

Others listed above received their appointments through presidential, Senate or other nomination sources. Coast Guard Academy candidates do not need a nomination.

Loebig Chiropractic to Host Blood Drive

Loebig Chiropractic & Rehab, in partnership with The American Red Cross, will be hosting another community blood drive in Great Falls at the office of Dr. Glenn Loebig, 754 Walker Rd, Great Falls on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 1 – 6 p.m.

“The turnout for our last blood drive was so amazing, we decided to host another event to assist with our local blood shortage,” said Loebig.

The American Red Cross mentions that people can donate a pint of blood every 56 days and each donation can help save up to three lives.

Prospective blood donors should bring a photo ID, weigh a minimum of 115 pounds and be at least 17 years of age. A 16-year old may donate blood with written parental consent. Many health conditions and medications do not prevent someone from donating blood, so all interested parties are encouraged to call 703-757-5817 with any questions.