Cape resident appointed to Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) today congratulated Alexander John Coviello of Cape Coral on his acceptance to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Alexander, who graduated from Cape Coral High School and now attends New Mexico Military Institute, is one of 40 students Martinez nominated this year for positions with a U.S. military academy.
“I am delighted to hear of Alexander’s acceptance to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,” Martinez said. “Alexander has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership qualities, and will soon join the young men and women who represent the best of our nation. I wish him well and thank him for his commitment to excellence and service to our country.”
In December, Martinez nominated high school, current or recently graduated, and college students applying to one of the U.S. military academies: Naval, Air Force, United States Military, and Merchant Marine.