Murkowski Announces U.S. Military Service Academy Nominees
Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced the names of the 32 young Alaskans she is nominating to the U.S. military service academies for the class of 2027.
“I’m honored to announce this year’s military service academy nominees. These remarkable young citizens from Alaska have excelled in academics, athleticism, and leadership,” said Senator Murkowski. “They have demonstrated capabilities deserving of a nomination to these service academies. I’m proud to recognize their dedication to serve to our country in this way and the moral character they exude.”
U.S. military service academy nominees are selected based on their academic record, extracurricular activities, and leadership capabilities. Senator Murkowski’s nominees will now compete against other candidates nationwide for a spot in the entering class. Though a congressional nomination to a service academy is an accomplishment within itself, it does not guarantee admission; service academies will make final decisions. The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require congressional nominations.
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
- Garrett Armentrout – Chugiak
- Naomi Batac – Anchorage
- Addison Capozzi – Eagle River
- Kayla Graney – Military Dependent
- Edward Gregorin – Anchorage
- Austin Johnson – Military Dependent
- Clayton Johnson – Eagle River
- Robert Johnson – Eagle River
- Chandler Kohntopp – Fairbanks
- Luke Lentfer – Anchorage**
- Gatlin Nelson – Wasilla
- Michael Ninan – Eagle River
- Fisher Robbins – Kodiak**
- Evan Sahlstrom – Palmer**
- Wesley Settle – Eagle River
- David Sliwinski – Anchorage
- Olivia Somers – Soldotna**
- Lauren Sulte – Anchorage**
- Allie Thornton – Wasilla**
- Erin Wallace – Fairbanks**
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
- Jaeoni Amaker – JBER**
- Samuel Baisden – Kenai**
- Bridger Beck – Kenai**
- Preston Berthold – Military Dependent
- Parker Buchanan – Military Dependent
- David Cho – Fairbanks
- Trey Lineberry – Military Dependent
- Olivia Somers – Soldotna**
- Lauren Sulte – Anchorage**
- Dustin Williamson – Anchorage
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
- Jaeoni Amaker – JBER**
- Bridger Beck – Kenai**
- Annabelle Ko – Military Dependent
- Luke Lentfer – Anchorage**
- Luke Maddry – Military Dependent
- Olivia Somers – Soldotna**
- Lauren Sulte – Anchorage**
- William Tomeo – Denali Park
- Erin Wallace – Fairbanks**
- Zachary Watts – Military Dependent
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
- Jaeoni Amaker – JBER**
- Samuel Baisden – Kenai**
- Fisher Robbins – Kodiak**
- Evan Sahlstrom – Palmer**
- Allie Thornton – Wasilla**
[**received more than one nomination.]
