Sullivan Announces 2021 Military Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today announced the names of 41 young Alaskans he nominated to the U.S. Military Service Academies. Senator Sullivan made his selections with the help of an Academy Review Board, comprised of ten members from across Alaska, many of whom are service academy graduates. The board reviewed applications, interviewed each of the applicants, and made recommendations to the senator.
“This year’s selection of candidates was exceptional, as always, with each young Alaskan exhibiting academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and a commitment to serving their community and nation,” said Sen. Sullivan. “This was certainly a challenging cycle for applicants as they navigated school and college applications amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But they all rose to the challenge, and I am incredibly excited to see what they will do next.
“I also want to commend the work and support of members of the review board. This is a dedicated group that very much enjoyed interacting with these bright young Alaskans. I am thankful for all they do, including volunteering countless hours of their own time, to strengthen and add their expertise and experience to this process.”
Members of the Alaska congressional delegation work closely with one another to maximize the opportunities for Alaska men and women to receive nominations to the academies. The nominations allow the applicants to compete for appointments to the academies. Appointments are offered individually by the academies.
Senator Sullivan’s Class of 2025 U.S. Military Service Academy nominees are as follows:
U.S. Air Force Academy:
Haley Boron, Haines
Gavin Buchanan, Juneau
Leon Calvin Daugherty, Eagle River
Jackson Egbert, Eagle River
Avery Kreischer, Juneau
Bradley Mackin, Anchorage
Luke Millam, Fairbanks
Kai Miner, Anchorage
Aine Nakada, Anchorage
Rachel Ninan, Eagle River
Nicholas Price, Anchorage
Rylee Price, Eagle River
Alfonso Puma, Juneau
Garrett Renfro, Anchorage
John Stevenson, Anchorage
Daniel Stone, Eagle River
Jeremy Szczepankiewicz, JBER
Conner Trouy, Wasilla
Cade Van Meter, Eagle River
Tucker Vann, Kenai
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
Leon Calvin Daugherty, Eagle River
Edward Gaynor, Kodiak
Conrad Johnson, Eagle River
Justin Lafferty, Chugiak
Earl Landon McDowell, Wasilla
Francis Sherman III, Ketchikan
Laura Sherrill, Ketchikan
Daniel Stone, Eagle River
U.S. Military Academy:
Alexandra Altenburg, JBER
Garrett Campbell, Fairbanks
Riley Graves, Kenai
Lois Hwang, Fort Wainwright
Kai Miner, Anchorage
Jagan Nautiyal , Fairbanks
Caitlin Omey, Anchorage
Christopher Orta, Anchorage
Evelyn Park, Anchorage
Collin Turchetto, Anchorage
U.S. Naval Academy:
Kassidy Allen, Palmer
Gavin Buchanan, Juneau
Samuel Ellinwood, Anchorage
Kael Gerlach, Glennallen
Alyssa Hargis, Eagle River
Trinity Heine, Anchorage
Justin Lafferty, Chugiak
Earl Landon McDowell, Wasilla
Petra Schwaab, JBER
Daniel Stone, Eagle River
Note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for its application.
Senator Sullivan’s Service Academy Selection Board:
- Anita Baker - Anchorage
- Eric Feige – Chickaloon
- Grace Greene – Girdwood
- Win Gruening – Juneau
- Dan Kennedy – Wasilla
- Tom Senter – Anchorage/Nikiski
- Mark Smith – Haines
- Bill Thomas – Haines
- Amy Woodward – Eagle River
- Keenan Zerkel – Anchorage
- Kathlene Rowell – Staff director for nominations
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