Sullivan Honored to Announce 2023 Military Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today announced the names of 32 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 eleven 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.
“It is a highlight of my job to nominate young Alaskans to our nation’s prestigious military service academies.Academy applicants exhibit academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to serving their community and nation,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I especially want to commend these students for finding ways to serve their communities and excel in academics and athletics through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. I also want to thank the dedicated members of the review board for volunteering countless hours of their own time to strengthen this process. We hope to see more applications next year. I encourage all young Alaskans to look into the incredible opportunities available at these world-class institutions.”
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.
Sen. Sullivan’s Class of 2027 U.S. Military Service Academy nominees are as follows:
U.S. Air Force Academy:
Addison Capozzi, Eagle River
Caedmon Crowley, Anchorage
Edward Gregorin, Anchorage
Connor Ilgenfritz, Fairbanks
Austin Johnson, Military Dependent
Robert Johnson, Eagle River
Annabelle Ko, Military Dependent
Luke Maddry, Military Dependent
Reilly McCue, Ketchikan
Michael Ninan, Eagle River
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
Jaeoni Amaker, JBER/Eagle River
Samuel Baisden, Kenai
Preston Berthold, Military Dependent
Carolyn Deal, Palmer
Trey Lineberry, Military Dependent
Fisher Robbins, Kodiak
Evan Sahlstrom, Palmer
Jonathan “Wage” Smith, Auke Bay
Allie Thornton, Wasilla
U.S. Military Academy:
Jaeoni Amaker, JBER/Eagle River
Bridger Beck, Kenai
Annabelle Ko, Military Dependent
Luke Lentfer, Anchorage
Luke Maddry, Military Dependent
Jonathan “Wage” Smith, Auke Bay
Olivia Somers, Soldotna
William Tomeo, Denali Park
Zachary Watts, Military Dependent
U.S. Naval Academy:
Jaeoni Amaker, JBER/Eagle River
Samuel Baisden, Kenai
Naomi Batac, Anchorage
Bridger Beck, Kenai
Preston Berthold, Military Dependent
Parker Buchanan, Military Dependent
David Cho, Fairbanks
Evan Gunderson, Chugiak
Connor Ilgenfritz, Fairbanks
Chandler Kohntopp, Fairbanks
Trey Lineberry, Military Dependent
Fisher Robbins, Kodiak
Kayleigh Rogers, Military Dependent
Jonathan “Wage” Smith, Auke Bay
Evan Sahlstrom, Palmer
Olivia Somers, Soldotna
Lauren Sulte, Anchorage
Allie Thornton, Wasilla
William Tomeo, Denali Park
Dustin Williamson, Anchorage
NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for their application.
Senator Sullivan’s Service Academy Selection Board:
- Ms. Anita Baker – Anchorage
- Mr. Kim Butler – Wasilla
- Ms. Ashley Dahlin – Anchorage
- Mr. Eric Feige – Chickaloon
- Ms. Grace Greene – Anchorage*
- Mr. Win Gruening – Juneau
- Mr. Brian Ross – Anchorage
- Dr. Mark Smith – Haines*
- Mr. Bill Thomas – Haines*
- Ms. Amy Woodward – Eagle River*
- Mr. Keenan Zerkel – Anchorage
- Ms. Kathlene Rowell – Staff director for nominations
* These members were unable to participate in interviews for the Class of 2027, but are still active on the board.
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