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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is pleased to announce the appointment of Samuel Bain of Oxford, Mississippi, to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier education.

Bain is a stand-out student athlete at Oxford High School, where he plays offensive line for the varsity football team and competes in the 285-pound weight class on the school's club wrestling team. His athletic achievements include the Tomorrow's Team Award for offensive line and the Newcomer of the Year Award in wrestling.

In addition to his accomplishments in athletics, Bain excels academically. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club and has demonstrated strong leadership in a variety of roles. He served as executive director of the Federalist Party at Mississippi Boys State, chaplain of the Children of the American Revolution, and leader of the Football Player's Bible Study. He also participated in the Trent Lott Leadership Institute's Emerging Leaders Conference.

Bain is actively involved in his church and community, serving on the First Baptist Church Oxford's Mission Committee and Outreach Program. He has participated in mission trips to Olsztyn, Poland, and Custer, South Dakota.

"I've been wanting to attend the Naval Academy since I was in fifth grade, and I've wanted to be in the military for as long as I can remember," Bain said. "The Naval Academy was my dream college because I'll be able to serve once I graduate and get a fantastic education as well. I plan on majoring in Chemistry but want to pursue a career as a Marine Corp Infantry Officer."

Congressman Trent Kelly represents Mississippi's First Congressional District. He serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces for the House Armed Services Committee. Congressman Kelly also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Agriculture Committee.

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