Ricketts Announces United States Military Service Academy Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the names of 30 Nebraskans he is nominating for application to the United States Military Service Academies. The selection of students will have the opportunity to be admitted to our nation’s various service academies for the Class of 2029.

“Nebraska has long been a proud supporter of our nation’s military, said Senator Ricketts. “Throughout this process, our team has met with these very talented Nebraskans. All of them have high moral character and are committed to service. I am proud to nominate these young women and men from across Nebraska to attend our United States service academies.”

In total there are fifteen Air Force Academy, thirteen Naval Academy, thirteen Military Academy, and three Merchant Marine Academy nominations.

The nominees are as follows:

1. Mason Curtis, from Bellevue – United States Air Force Academy
2. Amelia Engle, from Bennington – United States Naval, Military, & Merchant Marine Academy
3. Leo Geck, from La Vista – United States Military Academy
4. Chloe Grabenbauer, from Bellevue – United States Air Force & Naval Academy
5. Piper Hagen, from Omaha – United States Military Academy
6. Jack Hagge, from Lincoln – United States Air Force Academy
7. Henry Hansen, from Omaha – United States Naval & Military Academy
8. Colson Hazen, from Fremont – United States Naval, Military, & Merchant Marine Academy
9. Jocelyn Inget, from Blair – United States Air Force Academy
10. Ayla Janssen, from Columbus – United States Air Force Academy
11. Grace Leininger, from Omaha – United States Air Force Academy
12. William McDermott, from Omaha – United States Air Force Academy
13. Zander Miller, from Elkhorn – United States Military Academy
14. Christian Mundt, from La Vista – United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, & Naval Academy
15. Julian Newbauer, from Omaha – United States Air Force, Naval, & Military Academy
16. Casey Olson, from Omaha – United States Air Force, Naval, & Military Academy
17. John O’Neill, from Papillion – United States Air Force Academy
18. Hayden Overgaard, from Dakota City – United States Naval & Military Academy
19. Nicholas Phelan, from Lincoln – United States Air Force & Merchant Marine Academy
20. Alexander Poole, from Omaha – United States Naval & Military Academy
21. Adam Pugh, from Omaha – United States Air Force Academy
22. Aiden Robertson, from Omaha – United States Air Force Academy
23. Cohen Sand, from Lincoln – United States Naval & Military Academy
24. Elijah Sharrar, from Gering – United States Naval Academy
25. Ayden Shook, from Milford – United States Air Force Academy
26. Hendrick Shradar, from Omaha – United States Military Academy
27. Virginia Skybo, from Omaha – United States Naval & Military Academy
28. Sarah Spahr, from Milford – United States Naval Academy
29. Lydia Stewart, from Springfield – United States Military & Naval Academy
30. Justin Wenzel, from Arthur – United States Military & Naval Academy