WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement regarding the joint news conference today by President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Helsinki Summit:
“The president’s comments in today’s press conference were troubling. He failed to stand up to Vladimir Putin on some of the most critical security issues facing our country and our allies. There is a consensus in the intelligence community that Russia meddled in our elections and continues to try to destabilize democracies around the world. Both the House and Senate Intelligence Committees have concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 elections. When given the opportunity, President Trump did not hold President Putin to task for election meddling, for the illegal annexation of Crimea, or for the continued aggression in Eastern Ukraine.
“I believe the United States must be matter of fact and transparent. We all want to see a better relationship between our two countries, but we must make clear directly to President Putin and to the world that Russia’s actions on the world stage are unacceptable and a change in their behavior is necessary in order to improve relations. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress and with this administration to do so.”
Eligible Students May Apply for the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Military Academy at West Point
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today encouraged Ohioans interested in 2019 admission to U.S. Military Service Academies to apply to each senator’s office for a congressional nomination.
“Ohio’s students have the integrity, courage, and knowledge needed to enroll in our nation’s prestigious military academies and I am honored to nominate students for this high honor,” said Brown. “These academies develop the next generation of leaders who will serve our country as military officers and national leaders.”
“I am particularly honored as a United States Senator to have the privilege every year of nominating a number of Ohio’s top young achievers for entry into one of our nation’s service academies,” said Portman. “Our nation has never had to look further than the Buckeye State to find those individuals who exhibit the sterling qualities of leadership, daring, and the sense of adventure needed to turn the biggest dreams into reality, and to rise to any occasion.”
Each year, Brown and Portman nominate up to 10 students for each service academy: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Interested students who meet the eligibility requirements should send their completed application packet to Brown’s Cleveland office and to Portman’s Columbus office no later than September 21, 2018. The application process is time-intensive. Applicants should plan well in advance.
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For more information or to request an application, please visit Brown’s website here or Portman’s website here. Inquiries can also be directed to Brown’s Academy Coordinator at the Cleveland office (888) 896-6446 and to Portman’s Academy Coordinator at the Columbus office 1-800-205-OHIO.
Brown and Portman will co-host 12 United States Service Academy Seminars throughout the state for students who are interested in learning about the application processes. A list of locations can be found below:
Monday, April 23, 2018
Symmes Township Branch Library
11850 Enyart Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Lorain County Community College
Spitzer Conference Center, Room 114
1005 North Abbe Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m
Thursday, April 5, 2018
North Central State College
Kee Hall, Rooms 128A & 128B
Main Campus
Mansfield, Ohio 44901
6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Zane State College
Advanced Science & Tech Center
Room 224
1555 Newark Road
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Athens Public Library
30 Home Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Walsh Jesuit High School, Library
4550 Wyoga Lake Road
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224
6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The Mills Morgan Tower
3500 Pentagon Boulevard, 1st Floor
Beavercreek, Ohio 45431
6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
East High School
1500 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Youngstown State University
Kilcawley Center
Ohio Room
One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44555
6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Bowling Green State University
Bowen Thompson Student Union Alumni Meeting Room 314
