Rep. Simpson Announces Class of 2029 Service Academy Nominations

WASHINGTON — Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 26 Idaho students to United States Military Academies. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five service academies. After the candidates receive their nominations, the Academies will evaluate the students’ applications and make the final decision on admittance. “Our nation’s military academies provide students with an excellent opportunity to serve our country while pursuing a higher education,” said Rep. Simpson. “It is one of my great honors every year to nominate Idaho students to have this experience and become the next generation of military leaders. Our servicemembers make significant sacrifices to protect our freedoms, and I applaud these students who yearn to defend our way of life.” Rep. Simpson’s 2025 Academy Nominations are below: United States Air Force Academy Max Agres, Pocatello Niclas Bischoff-Jones, Boise Marcus Breen, Boise Abigail Coleman, Idaho Falls Kendo Gunter, Boise Sihu Hwang, Boise Grady Klinger, Stanley Elizabeth Miller, Boise William Principi, Boise Kenneth Safe, Boise Anthony Sanchez, Idaho Falls Ella Shaughnessy, Hailey Ches Lee Webb, Ririe Gillian Weber, Fairfield United States Military Academy Max Agres, Pocatello Benjamin Baker, Boise Jacob Bryan, Ammon Axel Byrum, Boise Lillian Drysdale, Idaho Falls Modoc Earley, Montpelier Sihu Hwang, Boise Hayden Johnson, Boise William Principi, Boise Kenneth Safe, Boise Ella Shaughnessy, Hailey Cole States, Boise Roman Stonhill, Ammon Charles Tobler, Boise Ches Lee Webb, Ririe United States Naval Academy Paul Anderson, Boise Benjamin Baker, Boise Jackson Balsmeier, Idaho Falls Niclas Bischoff-Jones, Boise Marcus Breen, Boise Alexis Danes, Boise Sihu Hwang, Boise Hayden Johnson, Boise William Principi, Boise Kenneth Safe, Boise Sanchez, Anthony, Idaho Falls Ella Shaughnessy, Hailey Cole States, Boise Roman Stonhill, Ammon Ches Les Webb, Ririe Gillian Weber, Fairfield United States Merchant Marine Academy Sihu Hwang, Boise William Principi, Boise Kenneth Safe, Boise Roman Stonhill, Ammon