Rep. Pfluger Announces 2026 Service Academy Appointments

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announced that thirteen students from Texas's 11th Congressional District have received appointments to a U.S. Service Academy following his nomination. To recognize their achievement, Congressman Pfluger hosted a Service Academy Appointee Meet-and-Greet in San Angelo, where he personally congratulated each appointee and presented each with a Congressional Certificate.

"Nominating students from TX-11 to attend a U.S. service academy is one of my favorite parts of this job," said Rep. Pfluger. "Congratulations to these outstanding young men and women on earning appointments to our nation's premier military academies. As a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and a retired Air Force Colonel, I am always inspired to see the next generation of leaders heed the call to service. I wish all of our appointees the best of luck as they embark on this new journey, and I look forward to watching them make our community proud as they grow into our nation's military and civic leaders of tomorrow."

Each year, Members of Congress in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate nominate qualified high school seniors for admission to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Merchant Marine, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and U.S. Naval Academy. Students seeking a nomination must complete a rigorous application and participate in a competitive interview process. Appointments to the academies are then awarded to candidates who not only receive a nomination, but also demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential, physical aptitude, and a commitment to serving the nation in their application to an academy.

Photos from the Service Academy Nominee Meet-and-Greet are available for broadcast and distribution HERE.

The following students nominated by Congressman Pfluger received an Academy Appointment for Fall 2026:

United States Military Academy:

James Vasquez of Lampasas, Texas

United States Naval Academy:

D'Angeleigh Domkowski of Killeen, Texas

Abigail Donnelly of Midland, Texas

Baine Jenschke of Wall, Texas

Jordan Hussian of Llano, Texas

Alice LaFarelle of Midland, Texas

Jefferson Stencil of San Saba, Texas

United States Air Force Academy:

Kaden Butler of Harker Heights, Texas

Rocky Crooks of Harker Heights, Texas

Hunter Gregory of San Angelo, Texas

Thomas Pauley of Killeen, Texas

United States Merchant Marine Academy:

Swain Brown of San Antonio, Texas

Alysia Kight of Van Alstyne, Texas