Congressman Bean Celebrates Service Academy Nominations Class of 2030

January 29, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON —U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) announced his 2026 U.S. Service Academy nominations for Florida’s Fourth Congressional District during a special ceremony at FSCJ Cecil Field in Jacksonville. Following a rigorous application, interview, and selection process, students were recommended by a diverse committee of Northeast Floridians, including military leaders and community members. Based on the committee’s recommendations, Congressman Bean officially nominated 15 students who met the stringent academic and physical requirements of the Military Service Academies. “This year, I’m pleased to have nominated 15 bright young men and women from around the Fourth District who are considering an academy for their college of choice. Their dedication to leadership, commitment to service, and duty to country is inspiring and represents the very best of the next generation,” said Congressman Bean. During the event, Congressman Bean nominated the following students: UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY Nathan Gillan, Fleming Island High School Amaia Arteta, St. John’s Academy Roman Bereguta, Atlantic Coast High School Gabriel Betancourt, Bartram Trail High School Cohlton Moore, West Nassau High School Skyler Phoenix-Dean, Clay High School Rashaun Reid, Atlantic Coast High School Aniya Robinson, Department of Defense Education Activity Spangdahlem High School UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (WEST POINT) William Beard, The Episcopal School of Jacksonville Skyler Phoenix-Dean, Clay High School Elisabeth Stewart, The Bolles School Amaia Arteta, St. John’s Academy UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Gabriel Betancourt, Bartram Trail High School Neil Chacha, Oakleaf High School Sawyer Gammon, Fernandina Beach High School Nathan Gillan, Fleming Island High School Armaan Khan, International School of Kuala Yul McNair, Ridgeview High School Isaac Palmer, Middleburg High School Skyler Phoenix-Dean, Clay High School ###