02.01.19

Sullivan Honored to Announce 2019 Military Service Academy Nominations

ANCHORAGE, AK – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) had the honor and privilege of nominating 41 outstanding young Alaskans to four of our country’s U.S. Military Service Academies. 

“I am honored and humbled to put forward a truly outstanding batch of candidates from Alaska to our nation’s military service academies,” said Senator Sullivan. “Each candidate represents the best and brightest of a new generation – highly educated young leaders with a deep desire to contribute their talents toward serving the communities and country they love. I am excited to see all that these Alaskans accomplish in the years ahead.” 

These nominations allow the applicants to compete for appointments to the academies. Appointments are offered individually by the academies. NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination for their application. 

Senator Sullivan’s Class of 2023 U.S. Military Service Academy nominees are as follows: 

U.S. Air Force Academy:

  • Maximus Addington, Anchorage
  • Uriah Alenepi, Eagle River
  • Theodore Handley, Homer
  • Katheryn Kelsch, Palmer
  • Ian Mikale Llaneza, Anchorage
  • Madison Maroney, Anchorage
  • Isabella Mollison, Eagle River
  • Alexander O’Neill, Anchorage
  • Clare Catherine Porter, Eagle River
  • Sarah Price, North Pole 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:

  • Victoria Austin, Hoonah*
  • Ethan Christiansen, Anchorage*
  • Kyle Collins, Anchorage
  • Collin Dyches, Eagle River*
  • Cordell Johnson, Eagle River
  • Dugan McNutt, Juneau 

U.S. Military Academy:

  • Victoria Austin, Hoonah*
  • Kenneth Donnolly, JBER
  • Joshua Gray, Fairbanks
  • Teeana Nicholai, Palmer
  • Christopher Orta, Anchorage
  • Laelle Robison, Wasilla*
  • Jacob Smith, Fairbanks
  • Emi Soldwedel, Anchorage
  • Michael Stoddard, Anchorage*
  • Aaron Warner, Fort Wainwright 

U.S. Naval Academy:

  • Adonis Buzard, Juneau
  • Ethan Christiansen, Anchorage*
  • Jacob Christy, Anchorage
  • Collin Dyches, Eagle River*
  • Kevin Leach, Anchorage
  • Mikaela Maroney, Anchorage
  • Raymond Matiashowski, Juneau
  • Eliot Merriner, Anchorage
  • Aaron Motis, Nome
  • Walter Nagel, Palmer
  • Michael Prater, JBER
  • Kiera Puls, Anchorage
  • Wade Quigley, Girdwood
  • Grace Reitzig, Wasilla
  • Laelle Robison, Wasilla*
  • Matthew Ross, Anchorage
  • Isaac Ruse, Delta Junction
  • Jackson Servant, Anchorage
  • Cameron Sheldon, Anchorage
  • Michael Stoddard, Anchorage*

 *Received more than one nomination from Senator Sullivan 

Senator Sullivan’s Academy Review Board, comprised of seven members from across Alaska and many of whom are service academy graduates, reviewed the applications, interviewed each of the applicants, and recommended individuals for nomination. 

“I want to once again thank the board’s participation and dedication. They volunteered countless hours reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and discussing the qualifications of potential nominees,” said Senator Sullivan. “I am thankful for the breadth of expertise they brought to this process to nominate young Alaskans to become the next leaders of the world’s greatest military.” 

Senator Sullivan’s Service Academy Selection Board: 

  • Anita Baker - Anchorage
  • Eric Feige – Chickaloon
  • Grace Greene – Girdwood
  • Win Gruening – Juneau
  • Dan Kennedy – Wasilla
  • Bill Thomas – Haines
  • Amy Woodward – Eagle River
  • Kathlene Rowell  – Staff director for nominations 

The Alaska Congressional Delegation works closely with one another to maximize the opportunities for Alaskas’ men and women to receive nominations to the academies. 

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