WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced the 2026 candidates nominated to four United States Service Academies. The U.S. Military Academy (USMA), the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) all require a congressional nomination in order to qualify for an appointment to attend.
The U.S. Service Academies have a proud legacy of developing leaders who are committed to serving with honor and excellence. This year’s nominees exemplify the character, discipline, and selflessness that define the next generation of officers in the United States Armed Forces.
“It is a privilege to nominate these outstanding Idahoans to our U.S. Service Academies,” Congressman Fulcher said. “These students have demonstrated perseverance, responsibility, and a strong commitment to serving our nation. I congratulate them on this well-earned achievement and know they will make Idaho proud as future leaders in America’s armed forces.”
The U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Fall Class of 2030:
U.S. Military Academy – West Point, NY
Ayden Boyd – Eagle
Owen Brown – Eagle
James Campbell – Meridian
Tobi Davis – Star
Sydney Finney – Post Falls
Rebecca Gabriele – Eagle
Christian Garcia – Star
Lucy Hansen – Eagle
Quay King – Meridian
Aubree McCarthy – Eagle
Reina Montecchi – Sagle
Timothy Strand – Meridian
Kyla White – Hayden
Alexandra Zuloeta – Meridian
U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, MD
Owen Brown – Eagle
James Campbell – Meridian
Abigayle Combie – New Plymouth
Declan Crockett – Orofino
Ryan Drappo – Hayden
Christian Drappo – Hayden
Sydney Finney – Post Falls
Christian Garcia – Star
Henry Hester – Emmett
Quay King – Meridian
Aubree McCarthy – Eagle
Richard McIntyre – Post Falls
Reina Montecchi – Sagle
Anna Petzinger – Eagle
Liam Stewart – Middleton
Kyla White – Hayden
U.S. Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO
Dylan Bowen – Hayden
Ayden Boyd – Eagle
James Campbell – Meridian
Robert Carlson – Meridian
Abigayle Combie – New Plymouth
Declan Crockett – Orofino
Nola Deepchandani – Hayden
Carter Ditlove – Eagle
Wyatt Edwards – Cascade
Quay King – Meridian
Courtney Klotthor – Nampa
Jonathan Martin – Meridian
Richard McIntyre – Post Falls
Anthony Nauman – Star
Kyla White – Hayden
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, NY
Ryan Drappo – Hayden
Kyla White – Hayden
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
To learn more about future military academy nominations and the process to apply, visit https://fulcher.house.gov/service-academy-nominations or contact Terri Seymour in Congressman Fulcher’s Coeur d’Alene office at 208-667-0127.
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