Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 18th, 2026
Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343

BOWLING GREEN, KY–Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul issued the following statement after announcing his nominations to the U.S. service academies, consisting of 55 nominations to individuals from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

“A very rewarding aspect of being a United States Senator is the opportunity to nominate young men and women from across the state to attend our nation’s prestigious service academies. I commend each of these students for their dedication and desire to serve in the United States military, and I wish them the best through the remainder of the selection process. I have no doubt the students chosen will proudly represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the service academies,”said Dr. Paul.

You can learn more about the service academy processhere,and hear a special message from Dr. Paulhere.

Dr. Paul’s 2026 Virtual Spring Service Academy Information Fair will be held on April 22ndat 10 am CT. RSVP to the Office of Senator Rand Paul: 270-782-8303

Dr. Paul nominated the following individuals to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy:

United States Air Force Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Military Academy

United States Naval Academy

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