U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced that 21 Alabamians have accepted appointments to U.S. service academies for the Class of 2029.

The students will represent Alabama at the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy and Naval Academy.

This marks Tuberville's fourth round of appointments since assuming office, and the first since he was named to the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Air Force Academy earlier this year by President Trump according to a news release.

"America's national security depends on brave young men and women who answer the call to serve in our armed forces," Tuberville said in the release. "I couldn't be more proud that Alabama will be well-represented in our military service academies for the Class of 2029. Receiving an appointment to one of these academies requires hard work, discipline, and determination, and I'm confident these students will carry these values with them to our service academies. It was an honor to nominate these Alabamians for an appointment, and I have no doubt that they'll continue to make our state and country proud."

The nominees from Alabama include students from across the state, including two from Baldwin County who will attend the United States Military Academy:

• Daniel Clark Hill II of Daphne, a student at Daphne High School and son of Daniel and Linda Kay Hill.
• Jacob Lee of Orange Beach, who attended Plano West Senior High in Texas, and is the son of Larry and Heidi Lee.

For a complete list of appointees, visit www.tuberville.senate.gov.