U.S. Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling has announced the nomination of Andrea Lynn Plunk of Tool to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Armstrong attends Eustace High School.

“Each year, I am honored to have the privilege of nominating some of the 5th District’s finest candidates to our country’s service academies, and this year we have an exceptional group of young students,” Hensarling said.

“Our armed forces are defending our freedoms all over the world, and the young men and women attending the academies today will be leaders on the frontlines of freedom tomorrow.”

Candidates interested in attending a military service academy must undergo a rigorous selection process and receive a nomination from a member of Congress, the vice president, or from the Departments of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps.

These nominations are determined based on academic performance, college entrance test scores, physical aptitude, medical certification, extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership potential.

Graduates of the service academies are appointed upon active duty as commissioned officers and serve in the appropriate branch of military for a minimum of five years.