WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Mike Crapo announced the nomination of 40 Idaho students for admission to the nation’s U.S. military service academies for the 2026 academic year.
The nominations include one student from Orofino: Declan Crockett, who was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The remaining nominees represent communities across Idaho.
The service academies will now review applications and make final decisions on appointments. A nomination does not guarantee admission.
“It is a privilege to nominate young Idahoans with an admirable willingness to serve their country to pursue higher education at one of our nation’s premier military academies,” Crapo said in a written statement.
2026 Military Academy Nominations
U.S. Military Academy – West Point, New York
- Owen Brown, Eagle
- Skye Brown, Boise
- James Campbell, Meridian
- Stephen Crow, Boise
- Tobi Davis, Star
- Rebecca Gabriele, Eagle
- Lucy Hansen, Eagle
- Quay King, Meridian
- Kimberly Li, Boise
- Keith McDaniel, Idaho Falls
- Reina Montecchi, Sagle
- Timothy Strand, Meridian
- Noah Williams, Twin Falls
- Amelia Woolley, Ammon
- Alexandra Zuloeta, Meridian
U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, Maryland
- Owen Brown, Eagle
- Skye Brown, Boise
- Abigayle Combie, New Plymouth
- Ryan Drappo, Hayden
- Ariana Emkey, Mountain Home
- Sydney Finney, Post Falls
- Jaden Galloway, Blackfoot
- Christian Garcia, Star
- Henry Hester, Emmett
- Kazimir Hogan, Ketchum
- Aubree McCarthy, Eagle
- Reina Montecchi, Sagle
- Anna Petzinger, Eagle
- Liam Stewart, Middleton
- Noah Williams, Twin Falls
U.S. Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Dylan Bowen, Hayden
- Ayden Boyd, Eagle
- Robert Carlson, Meridian
- Declan Crockett, Orofino
- Nola Deepchandani, Hayden
- Carter Ditlove, Eagle
- Wyatt Edwards, Cascade
- Parker Huber, Jerome
- Courtney Klotthor, Nampa
- Jonathan Martin, Meridian
- Gannon Miller, Boise
- Anthony Nauman, Star
- Boston Rutz, Idaho Falls
- Kyla White, Hayden
- Amelia Woolley, Ammon
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, New York
- Ryan Drappo, Hayden
- Kyla White, Hayden
Each year, members of Congress nominate students to four of the nation’s service academies. The academies then select candidates for appointment from those nominated. Students must meet academic, physical, and character requirements as part of the process.
