Heinrich Announces Nominees To The United States Service Academies

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2019) - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy–the Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates receive a nomination.

"Our service academies provide exceptional education and training that prepare students for leadership roles in our armed forces as well as the skills needed to succeed after their military service," said Heinrich. "I'm pleased to announce and congratulate this year's nominees–these students have shown incredible initiative and I commend them on their commitment to serve our country."

Our nation's service academies offer four-year college educations to qualified students. Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy receive commissions in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Merchant Marine, or Coast Guard, and are obligated to serve for at least five years after graduation.

The following students received nomination through Senator Heinrich's office:

United States Military Academy at West Point, New York
Fiona Balasuit of Fruitland
Edward Brady of Las Cruces
Gabriel De May of Farmington
Peter McIntosh of Albuquerque
Dante Morelli of Albuquerque
Gabriel Neel of Albuquerque
Angel Payan-Martinez of Albuquerque
Elijah Ruiz of Albuquerque
Gunnar Schwab of Farmington
Caleb Weir of Rio Rancho

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland
Jacob Back of Albuquerque
Owen Carlton of Quantico
Jeremy Chen of Albuquerque
Cameo Griego of Albuquerque
Hannah Mitchell of Albuquerque
Dalen Montoya of Santa Fe
Robert Montoya of Bayard
Roshan Prasad of Los Alamos
Aidan Randel of Albuquerque
Luke Wilkerson of Albuquerque

United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jacob Braunschweiger of Rio Rancho
Parker Brush of Rio Rancho
Joseph Burke of Albuquerque
Sevilla Duran of Los Ranchos
Kaci Jarry of Albuquerque
Richard Jensen of Albuquerque
Trystan Osburn of Los Alamos
Jesse Smith of Albuquerque
Roree Stewart of Albuquerque
Evan Watry of Rio Rancho

United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York
Jacob Back of Albuquerque
Jacob Braunschweiger of Rio Rancho
Parker Brush of Rio Rancho
Owen Carlton of Quantico
Raymond Chapman of Aztec
Jeremy Chen of Albuquerque
Richard Jensen of Albuquerque
Peter McIntosh of Albuquerque
Trystan Osburn of Los Alamos
Aidan Randel of Albuquerque