PEORIA, IL— Congressman Darin LaHood announced today the names of 23 remarkable young men and women he has nominated to be considered for admittance into the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, or U.S. Air Force Academy.
“I am proud to nominate these young leaders from across the 18th District for admission into our nation’s military academies. After reviewing their credentials and speaking with them personally, I have no doubt that each and every one of them will represent their country, state, and hometown with honor. It is inspiring to see so many young people with a desire to serve, and I wish them all well in their next steps,” stated Rep. LaHood.
Nominees completed a rigorous application process conducted by a selection panel including veterans and central Illinois community leaders. The United States service academies will inform these finalized nominees regarding their admission over the next four months.
Andrew Kim - Washington, IL
US Air Force Academy & US Military Academy
Aminah Jones – Springfield, IL
US Air Force Academy & US Naval Academy
Justin McCabe – Morton, IL
US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy & US Military Academy
Francesca Verville - Edwards, IL
US Air Force Academy
Matthew Borrowman -Washington, IL
US Air Force Academy
Jordan Sanchez, Elkhart, IL
US Air Force Academy
Bryant Williams - Springfield, IL
US Air Force Academy
Christopher Voegele – Bloomington, IL
US Air Force Academy
Justin Sharp - Bloomington, IL
US Air Force Academy
Kyle Campbell - Riverton, IL
US Military Academy
Paul Oelkers - Edelstein, IL
US Military Academy
Shane Hickman - Normal, IL
US Military Academy
Tessa Leman - Eureka, IL
US Military Academy
Kaden Schmittner - Bloomington, IL
US Military Academy
Micah Weiss - Sherman, IL
US Military Academy
Steven O’Rear - Lincoln, IL
US Naval Academy
Molly Day - Normal, IL
US Naval Academy
Christopher Leanos - Metamora, IL
US Naval Academy
Dominic Signa – Germantown Hills, IL
US Naval Academy
Matthew Tungett - Rochester, IL
US Naval Academy
William Hudson - Washington, IL
US Naval Academy
Duncan Bradshaw – New Salem, IL
US Naval Academy
Stephen Brown - Bloomington, IL
US Naval Academy
