Reece Clingenpeel, of Green River, Wyo., was offered appointments to attend the U.S. Air Force and Naval Academies. He decided to accept the appointment from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is the grandson of Joe and Carolyn Clingenpeel, Warsaw, and graduated from Green River High School in May with a 4.0 grade point average. He reports to the Air Force Academy June 25 to attend a six-week cadet basic training. Afterward, he will start his freshman year in order to earn a bachelor’s degree. Upon graduation from the Air Force Academy, Clingenpeel will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and his plans are to attend pilot training.
