Nine cadets and midshipmen were recognized during U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady’s annual academy sendoff breakfast at the Black Walnut Café Saturday.

“Today is a celebration of the first step in attaining your goal,” Lt. Col. Wendell Barnes said in his benediction. “The journey is not easy, and if it was, anyone would take it.”

Brady, R-The Woodlands, opened by congratulating the appointees on their accomplishment. click here for complete story