Sullivan Honored to Announce 2023 Military Service Academy Nominations
01/31/23
WASHINGTON– US Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today announced the names of 32 young Alaskans he has nominated for US military service academies. Senator Sullivan made his selection with the help of an Academy Review Board composed of eleven members from across Alaska, many of whom are Service Academy graduates. The Board reviewed the applications, interviewed each of the applicants, and made recommendations to the Senator.
“A highlight of my work is nominating young Alaskans to our nation’s prestigious military service academies. Applicants to the Academy demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service to their community and country.” said Senator Sullivan. “I want to give special credit to these students for finding ways to serve their communities and excelling through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in science and sports. I would also like to thank the dedicated members of the Audit Committee for volunteering countless hours of their own time to strengthen this process. We hope to receive more applications next year. I encourage all young Alaskans to look into the incredible opportunities these world-class institutions offer.”
The members of the Alaska Congressional delegation work closely together to maximize opportunities for Alaskan men and women to receive nominations for the academies. The nominations enable the applicants to apply for appointments to the academies. Dates are offered individually by the academies.
The U.S. Military Service Academy nominees for Senator Sullivan’s Class of 2027 are as follows:
US Air Force Academy:
Addison Capozzi, Eagle River
Caedmon Crowley, Anchorage
Edward Gregorin, Anchorage
Connor Ilgenfritz, Fairbanks
Austin Johnson, military man
Robert Johnson, Eagle River
Annabelle Ko, dependent on the military
Luke Maddry, military man
Reilly McCue, Ketchikan
Michael Ninan, Eagle River
US Merchant Navy Academy:
Jaeoni Amaker, JBER/Eagle River
Samuel Baisden, Kenai
Preston Berthold, military man
Carolyn Deal, Palmer
Trey Lineberry, dependent on the military
Fisher Robbins, Kodiak
Evan Sahlstrom, Palmer
Jonathan “Wage” Smith, Auke Bay
Allie Thornton, Wasilla
US Military Academy:
Jaeoni Amaker, JBER/Eagle River
Bridger Beck, Kenai
Annabelle Ko, dependent on the military
Luke Lentfer, Anchorage
Luke Maddry, military man
Jonathan “Wage” Smith, Auke Bay
Olivia Somers, Soldotna
William Tomeo, Denali Park
Zachary Watts, member of the military
US Naval Academy:
Jaeoni Amaker, JBER/Eagle River
Samuel Baisden, Kenai
Naomi Batac, Anchorage
Bridger Beck, Kenai
Preston Berthold, military man
Parker Buchanan, member of the military
David Cho, Fairbanks
Evan Gunderson, Chugiak
Connor Ilgenfritz, Fairbanks
Chandler Kohntopp, Fairbanks
Trey Lineberry, dependent on the military
Fisher Robbins, Kodiak
Kayleigh Rogers, member of the military
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 US Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination from Congress to apply.
Senator Sullivan’s Service Academy Selection Committee:
- Mrs. Anita Baker—Anchorage
- Mr. Kim Butler—Wasilla
- Mrs. Ashley Dahlin—Anchorage
- Mr. Eric Feige—Chickaloon
- Ms. Grace Greene—Anchorage*
- Mr. Win Grüning—Juneau
- Mr. Brian Ross—Anchorage
- dr Mark Smith—Haines*
- Mr. Bill Thomas—Haines*
- Mrs. Amy Woodward—Eagle River*
- Mr. Keenan Zerkel—Anchorage
- Ms. Kathlene Rowell – Head of Human Resources for Nominations
*These members were unable to attend interviews for the Class of 2027 but remain active on the Board.
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