Omaha, Neb. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced his 24 nominations to the United States military service academies: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD; U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) at Colorado Springs, CO; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Congressional members nominate individuals and the final determination for appointment is made by the academies themselves.

“Being nominated and accepted for one of these military service academies is one of the most competitive processes any high school graduate can experience,” said Rep. Bacon. “During my 30 years in the Air Force, I served with great Americans who defended our most sacred freedoms. It is humbling to see our nation’s youth answer the call and show their patriotism and love for America by applying for these academies.” 

Congressman Bacon thanked the Military Academy Nominations Board members: Randoph Scott, George Sefzik, and Tommie Wilson. 

“I appreciate our military board members for their expertise, and I value their commitment to undertake this important mission.” 

The full list of Congressman Bacon’s nominees:

• Sean Bean of Skutt Catholic High School was nominated to the United States Naval and Air Force Academies. He is the son of Richard and Katherine Bean of Omaha, NE.
• Camden Berry of Millard West High School was nominated to the United States Military and Merchant Marine Academies. He is the son of David and Heather Berry of Omaha, NE. 
• Grace Castle of Papillion-LaVista South High School was nominated to the United States Air Force Academy. She is the daughter of Patrick and Angela Castle of Papillion, NE.
• Madeline Clark of Marian High School was nominated to the United States Military and Naval Academies. She is the daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Clark of Bennington, NE.
• Paul Cornett of Gretna High School was nominated to the United States Naval Academy. He is the son of Jerry and Renee Cornett of Gretna, NE. 
• Ava Cunningham of Papillion-LaVista High School was nominated to the United States Military and Merchant Marine Academies. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Jill Cunningham of LaVista, NE. 
• Clara Glock of Marian High School was nominated to the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. She is the daughter of Amy Glock of Omaha, NE.
• Emilio Haynes of Central High School was nominated to the United States Military Academy. He is the son of Alma Haynes of Omaha, NE.
• Lauren Hubert of Skutt Catholic High School was nominated to the United States Naval and Air Force Academies. She is the daughter of Paul and Larrie Hubert of Gretna, NE. 
• Hale Kilcoin of Millard South High School was nominated to the United States Military and Merchant Marine Academies. He is the son of Cameron and Rebecca Wright of Omaha, NE. 
• John Lindsay of Papillion-LaVista South High School was nominated to the United States Military Academy. He is the son of Jennifer Lindsay of Papillion, NE. 
• Jack McDonnell of Bellevue West High School was nominated to the United States Military, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. He is the son of John and Leslie McDonnell of Omaha, NE. 
• Edward Morrissette of Westside High School was nominated to the United States Military and Air Force Academies. He is the son of Jeffry and Beth Morrissette of Omaha, NE. 
• John Moseman of Westside High School was nominated to the United States Military Academy. He is the son of Neil and Maureen Moseman of Omaha, NE.
• Alexander Naimoli of Westside High School was nominated to the United States Military and Merchant Marine Academies. He is the son of Vincent and DaNita Naimoli of Omaha, NE. 
• Summer Nelson of Millard West High School was nominated to the United States Military, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. She is the daughter of Andrew and Meredith Nelson of Omaha, NE. 
• Roman Penney of Penney Home High School was nominated to the United States Military and Naval Academies. He is the son of Stuart and Andrea Penney of Omaha, NE. 
• Iain Rincon of South High School was nominated to the United States Military and Merchant Marine Academies.  He is the son of Fredy and Nicola Rincon of Omaha, NE. 
• Joshua Royal of Creighton Preparatory High School was nominated to the United States Military Academy. He is the son of Randy and Leslie Royal of Omaha, NE. 
• Aiden Schollmeyer of Millard West High School was nominated to the United States Naval Academy. He is the son of Lucas and Christina Newman of Omaha, NE. 
• Ryan Swanson of Elkhorn South High School was nominated to the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. He is the son of Eric and Mary Swanson of Omaha, NE. 
• Noah Talmadge of Ralston High School was nominated to the United States Military, Air Force, Merchant Marine Academies. He is the son of Pat and Sarka Tamadge of Papillion, NE. 
• Cian Weekly of Creighton Preparatory High School was nominated to the United States Naval Academy. He is the son of Thomas and Patricia Weekly of Bennington, NE. 
• James Wills Jr. of Papillion-LaVista High School was nominated to the United States Naval and Air Force Academies. He is the son of JB and Danielle Wills of Papillion, NE.

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