Ricketts Announces United States Military Service Academy Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the nomination of 36 Nebraskans to the United States Military Service Academies. These exceptional students now move forward in the selection process for admission to the Class of 2030, representing Nebraska's next generation of military leaders.

"Nebraska's commitment to our Armed Forces is second to none," said Senator Ricketts. "Throughout the selection process, these nominees have demonstrated the high moral character and dedication required to lead. I am proud to nominate this impressive group of young Nebraskans to serve our country at our nation's prestigious service academies."

In total there are fourteen Air Force Academy, fifteen Naval Academy, ten Military Academy, and nine Merchant Marine Academy nominations.

The nominees are as follows:

• Aidyn Einkorn, from Scottsbluff - United States Military Academy
• Amelia Nelson, from Omaha - United States Naval, Military, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academy
• Benjamin Nicola, from Bellevue - United States Air Force and Naval Academy
• Carly Connell, from Omaha - United States Air Force Academy
• Carter Glab, from Omaha - United States Military Academy
• Cian McMahon, from Papillion - United States Air Force, Military, and Naval Academy
• Clara Spargo, from Benkelman - United States Military Academy
• Cohen Sand, from Lincoln - United States Naval and Air Force Academy
• Connor Sams, from Omaha - United States Air Force Academy
• Daniel Castillo, from Omaha - United States Air Force Academy
• Dawson Amick, from Battle Creek - United States Air Force Academy
• Dayton Gaius-Anyaegbu, from Papillion - United States Military Academy
• Deonte Kerns, from Lincoln - United States Military and Coast Guard Academy
• Ethan Grinsteinner, from Elkhorn - United States Naval, Military, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academy
• Gaige Bolton, from Blair - United States Coast Guard Academy
• Grant Rieser, from Omaha - United States Military, Air Force, and Naval Academy
• Hayden Fuqua, from Kearney - United States Military and Merchant Marine Academy
• Hendrick Shradar, from Omaha - United States Military Academy
• Izaak Vakoc, from Verdigre - United States Military, Air Force, and Naval Academy
• Jack Hagge, from Lincoln - United States Air Force Academy
• Jackson Froeschl, from Lincoln - United States Air Force Academy
• Jacob Cover, from Weeping Water - United States Military Academy
• James LaFramboise, from Gretna - United States Military, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academy
• Jules Dudoit, from Papillion - United States Air Force, Naval, and Military Academy
• Justin Cornelius, from Lincoln - United States Military, Merchant Marine, and Air Force Academy
• Katherine Rowe, from Columbus - United States Military and Merchant Marine Academy
• Lars Gallagher, from Lincoln - United States Military and Coast Guard Academy
• Leo Bailey, from Omaha - United States Naval and Military Academy
• Mitchell Minnich, from Omaha - United States Naval Academy
• Owen Quakenbush, from Omaha - United States Merchant Marine, Military, Naval, and Coat Guard Academy
• Patrick Bursaw, from Ravenna - United States Military and Merchant Marine Academy
• Reece Santamaria, from Omaha - United States Naval Academy
• Reese Holscher, from Kearney - United States Military, Naval, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academy
• River Hill, from Lincoln - United States Naval and Military Academy
• William Dennis, from Fort Calhoun - United States Naval, Military, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academy
• William Tabor, from Elkhorn - United States Coast Guard and Military Academy