Ernst Nominates Iowa Students to U.S. Service Academies
Ernst is a combat veteran and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the Iowa students she is nominating to U.S. Service Academies.
“As a combat veteran and mom to a West Point graduate and active-duty servicemember, I know the heart each of our nominees has for our country,” Ernst said. “I am honored to nominate and support these young Iowans who have answered the call to serve and protect us. Each nominee is smart, capable, and dedicated. I am confident they will succeed and make Iowa proud!”
Below are the Iowa students nominated by Senator Ernst to attend U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2028:
United States Air Force Academy
- Nathan Hyman – Huxley
- Anders Kittelson – Orchard
- Shaima Loukili – Johnston
- Colton Manock – Polk City
- Hannah McVey – Davenport
- Tristan Ostrander – Indianola
- Klayton Rompot – Marion
- Mitchell Swarthout – Chariton
- Cole Wilson – Cedar Falls
- Khari Young – St. Ansgar
United States Military Academy at West Point
- Samantha Craven – Van Meter
- Ellie Hance – Palo
- Jake Hulstein – Cedar Falls
- Nathan Hyman – Huxley
- Ian McCorkle – Ames
- Olivia Orszula – Riverside
- Aiden Sullivan – Nashua
- Jackson Van Kley – Pella
- Shawn Wegmann Jr. – Cedar Falls
- Jace Whitham – Cedar Rapids
United States Naval Academy
- Trevor Boothroyd – Boone
- Tatianna Day – Davenport
- Ava Duncan – Long Grove
- Ellie Hance – Palo
- John Maloney – Dubuque
- Maria McGowan – Sioux City
- Olivia Orszula – Riverside
- Thi Ha Phyo – Storm Lake
- Connor Schutte – Bettendorf
- Shawn Wegmann Jr. – Cedar Falls
Every year, Ernst nominates Iowa students to U.S. Service Academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for students to apply. To learn more about the service academy nomination process, click here.
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