Cadets are recommended by Senators. Think of all the Dem senators that have sided with Communist dictators in the past. How may appointments were made through the recommendation of said Dem senators. How many were political appointments?
What state was he from and what senator recommended him?
Also by Congressmen... Also by Presidential appointment. And finally if one of their parents was awarded the CMH.
I believe each Senator gets two appointments. Congressmen... I'm not sure.