Rep. Cole Congratulates Carl Albert Students on Appointments to Air Force Academy

Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom Cole today congratulated two Carl Albert students, Jacqueline LeClair and Kellen Curry, on their appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cole nominated LeClair and Curry to the Air Force Academy entering class of 2005.

"Receiving an academy appointment is a great honor. I wish Jacqueline and Kellen the best as they serve their country proudly in the Air Force. Their commendable decision to attend the Air Force academy will make their family and state very proud," Congressman Tom Cole said.

LeClair and Curry are both 2004 graduates of Carl Albert High School and have been attending the United States Air Force Preparatory School.

"Military service to our nation is one of the most admirable careers to which one can dedicate one's life. We enjoy so many freedoms here in the United States, such as freedom of religion, that are unheard of in other countries. I want to give back to my country in the same generous fashion in which it has given to me," LeClair said.

LeClair is the daughter of Joe and Lou Ann LeClair. Kellen is the son of John and Celeste Curry.

"All of my life I've been around the military. Both of my parents and grandfather are military men and women. The military life style was instilled in me at a young age and is something that I take pride in," Kellen Curry said.

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