A Calhoun County pilot has been selected to serve on Rep. Randy Feenstra’s (IA-4) 2025 military academy selection board. Ryan Hildreth of Manson, who serves in the Iowa National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing based out of Sioux City, will join the eight-person board announced by Feenstra to review applications submitted to the congressman’s office from Iowa students interested in attending one of the nation’s military academies. Feenstra says, “I am excited to officially announce the eight members who will serve on our 2025 Military Academy Selection Board and recommend strong candidates to attend our nation’s exceptional military academies. This is a consequential and important task, and I appreciate these Iowans for lending their time and talents to this process. Attending one of our nation’s military academies is a distinct honor, and I look forward to reviewing and nominating young Iowans who have a heart for service and a commitment to defending our country’s values.” The deadline for students to submit their applications to Feenstra’s office is Oct. 1.
