Bresnahan Announces 2025 U.S. Service Academy Nominations

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced 22 nominations from Pennsylvania's Eighth Congressional District to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030.

"These young men and women put service first and lead by example," said Rep. Bresnahan. "Their commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service reflects the values that make our district and our country strong. It is an honor to nominate them to our nation's service academies, and I am confident they will serve with distinction."

The nominated students were selected following a highly competitive application and interview process conducted by Rep. Bresnahan's Service Academy Selection Committee. Nominees demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, physical aptitude, and dedication to public service.

The following students received nominations:

Royli Ayala, Scranton, PA - United States Naval Academy

Aidan Benetos, Ashley, PA - United States Naval Academy

Dahlia Ciullo, Archbald, PA - United States Air Force Academy

Anthony Cotillo, Blakely, PA - United States Naval Academy

Drake Daguio, Long Pond, PA - United States Naval Academy

Jack Doughton, Throop, PA - United States Military Academy

Peter Durkin, Dunmore, PA - United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy

Philip Fitzpatrick, Matamoras, PA - United States Military Academy

Taylor Gashi, Harding, PA - United States Military Academy

Benjamin Jochen, Stroudsburg, PA - United States Military Academy

Taran Lawrence, Bear Creek, PA - United States Military Academy

Colin McGarvey, Matamoras, PA - United States Naval Academy

Bradley Newman, Clarks Summit, PA - United States Military Academy

Eliana Parra, Wyoming, PA - United States Naval Academy

Maria-Lucia Priore, Shavertown, PA - United States Naval Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy

Octavian Riszko, Stroudsburg, PA - United States Air Force Academy

Patrick Smith, Wilkes-Barre, PA - United States Air Force Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy

Samuel Sroka, Saylorsburg, PA - United States Military Academy

Natalie Talluto, Dickson City, PA - United States Military Academy

Final appointment decisions are made by each service academy.

Students interested in applying for a service academy nomination in the future are encouraged to visit our website here or contact Rep. Bresnahan's office for more information.

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