Rep. Calvert Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations

January 15, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced his 2026 nominations for the U.S. Service Academies, honoring a group of highly qualified students from California’s 41st Congressional District. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating highly qualified candidates for potential appointments to the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies. "I am incredibly proud to nominate these exceptional young men and women from the 41 st Congressional District for potential appointment to attend one of our nation’s prestigious Service Academies," said Rep. Calvert. "Answering the call to serve is a noble commitment. These students represent the very best of our region having demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, and dedication to service, exemplifying the qualities we seek in future military and service leaders." Following evaluation by Rep. Calvert's Academy Nominations Selection Committee, thirty-two candidates were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and physical character. The academies will now review these nominees for final appointment decisions, which will be made by the respective academies this spring. Air Force Academy : Ved Chandra, Corona – Troy High School Kevin Chen, Eastvale – Marine Military Academy Ian Cho, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School Brendon Ferreri, Corona – Corona High School Tabitha Kelly, Wildomar – California Online Public Schools Zachary Lovell, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School Ethan Miller, La Quinta – La Quinta High School Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy Aaron Nunez, Corona – Santiago High School Maximilian Radi, La Quinta – La Quinta High School Sebastien Rivera, Menifee – Paloma Valley High School Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Mia Vasquez, Corona – Centennial High School Landen Wert, Corona – Santiago High School Matthew Woodroof, Lake Elsinore – Murrieta Valley High School (Class of 2025), currently attending US Air Force Preparatory School United States Naval Academy : Isaiah Buffong, Corona – Ontario Christian High School Ciera Carr, Palm Desert – Palm Desert High School Ved Chandra, Corona – Troy High School Kevin Chen, Eastvale – Marine Military Academy Ian Cho, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School Shaw Farson, Lake Elsinore – Temescal Canyon High School James Jacops, Riverside – Martin Luther King High School Mai Kelly, Canyon Lake – Temescal Canyon High School Sydney Kengne-Tetsing, Menifee – Heritage High School Sean Lee, Corona – EF Academy Pasadena Jera Likins, Menifee – Santa Rosa Academy (Class of 2025), currently attending US Naval Academy Preparatory School Zachary Lovell, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School Ethan Miller, La Quinta – La Quinta High School Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Military Academy at West Point : Kevin Chen, Eastvale - Marine Military Academy Jaden Jowandha, Riverside – Martin Luther King High School Daniel Kambe, La Quinta –Xavier College Preparatory Alexander Krishan, Winchester – Murrieta Mesa High School (Class of 2025), currently attending US Military Academy Preparatory School Sean Lee, Corona – EF Academy Pasadena Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy Jakob Plecnik, Corona – Temescal Canyon High School Maximilian Radi, La Quinta – La Quinta High School Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Artur Tomashevskiy, Menifee – California Military Institute Mia Vasquez, Corona – Centennial High School Merchant Marine Academy : Case Allen, Exeter – Central Valley Christian High School Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy Aaron Nunez, Corona – Santiago High School Benjamin Quil, Huntington Beach – Pacifica High School Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Mia Vasquez, Corona – Centennial High School Luke Woodroof, Lake Elsinore – Elsinore High School ###