James E. Risch
01/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2026 15:49
Risch Announces Class of 2030 U.S. Military Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced his nominations to the United States service academies for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
"These Idahoans are some of the Gem State's best and brightest," said Risch. "Their leadership, academic promise, and commitment to defending our freedoms make these young men and women well-suited to attend one of our nation's esteemed service academies. I commend each of them for their accomplishments, and I look forward to seeing their continued success."
The four academies will now consider these Idahoans for final selection.
More information on service academy nominations is available on Senator Risch's website or by contacting [email protected].
U.S. Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Dylan Bowen - Hayden
- Ayden Boyd - Eagle
- Declan Crockett - Orofino
- Wyatt Edwards - Cascade
- Kazimir Hogan - Hailey
- Courtney Klotthor - Nampa
- Brodey Lester - Meridian
- Jonathan Martin - Meridian
- Keith McDaniel - Idaho Falls
- Richard McIntyre - Post Falls
- Gannon Miller - Boise
- Anthony Nauman - Star
- Boston Rutz - Idaho Falls
- Kyla White - Hayden
- Gavin Willis - Emmett
U.S. Naval Academy - Annapolis, Md.
- Skye Brown - Boise
- Jacob Charais - Lewiston
- Abigayle Combie - New Plymouth
- Declan Crockett - Orofino
- Ryan Drappo - Hayden
- Ariana Emkey - Mountain Home
- Jaden Galloway - Blackfoot
- Christian Garcia - Star
- Kazimir Hogan - Hailey
- Aubree McCarthy - Eagle
- Keith McDaniel - Idaho Falls
- Reina Montecchi - Sagle
- Anna Petzinger - Eagle
- Liam Stewart - Middleton
- Noah Williams - Twin Falls
U.S. Military Academy - West Point, N.Y.
- Ayden Boyd - Eagle
- Owen Brown - Eagle
- Skye Brown - Boise
- James Campbell - Meridian
- Stephen Crow - Boise
- Tobi Davis - Star
- Rebecca Gabriele - Eagle
- Lucy Hansen - Eagle
- Quay King - Meridian
- Kimberly Li - Boise
- Aubree McCarthy - Eagle
- Keith McDaniel - Idaho Falls
- Timothy Strand - Meridian
- Noah Williams - Twin Falls
- Amelia Woolley - Ammon
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, N.Y.
- Ryan Drappo - Hayden
- Kyla White - Hayden
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