WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman Robert Aderholt is pleased to announce the nomination of several outstanding young men and women from Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to the United States Military Academies. These students have demonstrated exceptional academic, athletic, and leadership capabilities, making them well-suited for the rigorous demands of a military education and service.
The nominees, their respective academies, hometowns, high schools, and parents are as follows:
Caroline Johnston
- Academy: United States Naval Academy
- Hometown: Buhl
- School: Home Schooled
- Parents: Stephen and Susan Johnston
- David “Carson” Hyche
- Academy: United States Naval Academy
- Hometown: Jasper
- School: Jasper High School
- Parents: David and Cynthia Hyche
- Natalie McCabe
- Academy: United States Naval Academy
- Hometown: Tuscumbia
- School: Muscle Shoals High School
- Parents: Trip and Jill McCabe
- Tom Luther
- Academy: United States Naval Academy
- Hometown: Crossville
- School: Crossville High School
- Parents: Gary and Carla Luther
- Richard “James” Hyche
- Academy: United States Military Academy (West Point)
- Hometown: Union Grove
- School: Arab High School
- Parents: Jason and Brandy Hyche
- Brink Hutto
- Academy: United States Naval Academy
- Hometown: Tuscaloosa
- School: University Church Christian Academy
- Parents: Brent and Teresa Hutto
- Caleb Price
- Academy: United States Naval Academy
- Hometown: Florence
- School: Florence High School
- Parents: BJ and Elaine Price
- Richard Dean “Trey” Rutledge, III
- Academy: United States Air Force Academy
- Hometown: Albertville
- School: Plainview High School
- Parent: Richard Rutledge, II
- Cameron Wright
- Academy: United States Military Academy (West Point)
- Hometown: Crane Hill
- School: Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
- Parent: Peggy Lee Wright
Congressman Aderholt remarked, “These young men and women represent the best of Alabama. Their dedication to academics, athletics, and leadership has set them apart, and I am confident they will serve our country with honor and distinction.”
The nomination process for military academies is highly competitive, requiring a blend of scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and character. Congressman Aderholt is proud to support these students as they begin their journey of service to the nation.
Media Release/Office of Congressman Robert Aderholt