Congressman Don Young Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations

Statement

Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young announced his official list of Alaskan students nominated for appointment to a United States Service Academy for the Class of 2026.

"As a veteran, it is a tremendous honor to represent so many talented young students who are willing to serve our country in uniform," said Congressman Don Young. "This year, I am delighted to once again nominate an exceptional group of young Alaskans to our nation's prestigious service academies. Serving in our Armed Forces in an incredibly noble calling, and I am confident that these students will make Alaska proud should they be selected to begin their military careers in the Class of 2026. Making it this far is an impressive achievement, and the families of these young people should be very proud. I wish them all the best in the appointment process, and I look forward to seeing all they accomplish on behalf of Alaska and our nation."

Earning a Service Academy nomination is a tremendous honor and accomplishment, but does not guarantee an academy appointment. Final nominations will be made by the respective service academies in the coming months.

A list of Congressman Don Young's nominees and their hometowns are below:

U.S. Naval Academy -- Annapolis, Maryland

Beau Uwe Daily, Anchorage

Connor A. Prindle, Seward

Daphne Marie Sundberg, Homer

Edward A. Sundberg, Homer

Elizabeth R. Donner, Anchorage

George W. Prielipp, Anchorage

Jaimee M. Wiegert, Anchorage

Kael L. Gerlach, Gakona

Koda R. Poulin, Kenai

Kyler L. Forth, Anchorage

Natalia K. Avalos, Anchorage

Patrick R. Marshall, Anchorage

Razie H. Guillory, Sitka

Sarah M. Price, Eagle River

Samuel J. Baisden, Kenai

Taran Harris-Barnes, Anchorage

U.S. Military Academy -- West Point, New York

Aidan A. Gold, Fort Wainwright

Elizabeth A. Baka, Eagle River

Megan D. Jensen, Ft. Leavenworth (Alaska resident, family stationed in Kansas)

U.S. Air Force Academy -- Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ashia R. L. Cardines, North Pole

Rachel Ninan, Eagle River

Jack D. Pleus, JBER

John A. Moreland Jr, Ketchikan

Kian D. Skinner, Eagle River

Ryan D. Kahle, Redondo Beach, CA (Alaska resident, family stationed in CA)

Ryan J. Porter, Eagle River

John M. Stevenson, Fairbanks

Wendell B. Eames, Fairbanks

Zachary D. Card, Anchorage

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy -- Kings Point, New York

Conrad M. Johnson, Eagle River

Katarina M. Taylor, Valdez

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