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Gillibrand Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations

authorStaff Writer on Feb 19, 2024
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, announced her nominations for candidates from Long Island to three of the nation’s service academies:... more

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