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Rudd Accepts Air Force Academy Appointment
April 12, 2013
Robert Rudd, a senior at Pine Forest High School and Cadet Commander of the school’s NJROTC battalion, has officially accepted his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy for the incoming class of 2017.
Rudd was joined by his family, NJROTC instructors and cadets, PFHS administration and staff. Rudd is also the Cadet Commander of the Collin B. Haines Civil Air Patrol squadron out of NAS Whiting Field and several members also attended the ceremony
He will report to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 25th to begin his training. Following graduation from the Academy, he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Senator Marco Rubio nominated Rudd for this highly competitive appointment. Of the 12,000 plus applications received, approximately 1,200 offers of appointment were extended. The value of an Air Force Academy education is calculated to be approximately equal to a $414,000 scholarship.
Rudd also had offers from Auburn University, University of Kentucky, University of South Florida, Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC.
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12 Responses to “Rudd Accepts Air Force Academy Appointment”
Congratulations
Thank you, everyone, for your well wishes! We are very proud of the hard work Robert has put into achieving this honor. Our family is very grateful to everyone who has helped and encouraged Robert along the way. There is nothing like getting to know some of the young people who are candidates for our nation’s military service academies to restore your faith in this country’s future. There are thousands of incredible, patriotic young people competing for every open spot. NW Fl is blessed to be sending 5 young people to the Air Force Academy this summer! Congratulations to all of them! They will represent us well!
Congratulations Mr.Rudd on such a great achievement. Our family wishes you the best of luck and we are very proud to see a Rudd family member achieving such great success!
Congratulations to a fine young man, who, I happen to know, comes from a special family. Congrats to all!
Congrats Cadet Rudd. Aim High – Fly, Fight, Win!
Congratulations! My daughter, Gentry, received her nomination this week. She’ll be joining you as you both survive BCT this summer.
Great achievement!
On behalf of CAP, congratulations Cadet Rudd!
Congratulations! You have achieved an incredible accomplishment. My nephew is a 2009 graduate of the Air Force Academy and is currently serving our country as an F-16 pilot. It is a long hard road but well worth it! Enjoy your success, thank your parents, and get ready for the time of your life!
Congratulations! As the sibling of a Coast Guard Academy Grad, I know how hard you had to work to get this. Best of luck to you!
Congratulations Mr. Rudd. I wish you much success in your career. I’m confident that you won’t ever regret this decision.
Congratulations Cadet Rudd.
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