Thompson Announces Appointment of Cory Matejovich to the USAFA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced that Mr. Cory Matejovich, of Howard, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo.

Matejovich is a senior at Middletown Valley Academy, he is the son of Elizabeth and Todd Matejovich. He is the grandson of Marlene and Terry Matejovich of Johnstown, Pa., and Judy Fredericks of Huntington Beach, CA.

“Cory is an exceptional young man whose dedication inspires us all,” Rep. Thompson said. “He is among the few Civil Air Patrolmen who earned a Spaatz Award. Col. Matejovich's years of hard work, discipline, and leadership have exemplified the core values of the Civil Air and will serve him well at the academy.

Matejovich serves as a Cadet Colonel with the Civil Air Patrol. He is also an Eagle Scout, a licensed private pilot, and one of only 2,567 individuals to earn a Spaatz Award since its inception in 1964.