Hoyer Announces New Appointments to the U.S. Service Academies

June 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced the names of 17 Fifth District students appointed to the United States Service Academies. The students, nominated by Congressman Hoyer, received appointments to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. All of the service academies require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Image Congressman Hoyer with some of the students that received appointments. "I am pleased to congratulate 17 students from Maryland’s Fifth District for their appointments to the United States Service Academies this year," said Congressman Hoyer. "These students embody the character we expect from our men and women in uniform – a sense of duty, moral devotion, and principled conviction. I am thankful to their families for raising such bright leaders, and I join in wishing them the best of luck in their future military careers." The following Fifth District students received appointments: U.S. Military Academy (West Point) Campbell Gelineau, Anne Arundel County Makenzie Brewer, Anne Arundel County Mackenzie Tokar, Charles County Chase Clark, Prince George's County Nelson Deandrade, Prince George's County U.S. Air Force Academy Luke Dipietro, Anne Arundel County Lauren Grace Compton, Charles County Alanna Francis, Prince George's County Chikamdi Okeakpu, Prince George's County U.S. Naval Academy Morgan Bujac, Anne Arundel County Chloe Haseltine, Anne Arundel County Michael Sohn, Anne Arundel County Clint Newnam, Calvert County Saunette Sanderson, Charles County Hunter-Robins Mann, St. Mary's County Emily Maury, St. Mary's County U.S. Coast Guard Academy William Clay, St. Mary's County Issues : Education National Security & Veterans