Senator Carper Announces Service Academy Nominations

WILMINGTON, Del.  – Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), a retired Navy Captain and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, announced the names of his service academy nominees for the Class of 2027, bringing these Delawareans one step closer to joining the ranks of America’s military officers. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates from their home state, ensuring the best and brightest are considered for admission to the nation’s leading service academies.

“I am proud to nominate this excellent group of Delaware students to our nation’s service academies,” said Senator Carper. “Service academies have the important responsibility of developing the next generation of leaders who display integrity, intelligence, and dedication in all they do. I wish these young Delawareans the best of luck as they begin their training in service of others.”

Senator Carper’s nominations to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs:

Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter High School

Amanda Ballard of Middletown, Ursuline Academy

Austin Bell of Dover, Caesar Rodney High School

Ava Wilsey of Selbyville, Worcester Preparatory School

Bradford Segal of Middletown, First State Military Academy

Christian Acker of Wilmington, Archmere Academy

Hayden Pelton of Clayton, Clemson University

James McMahon of Camden, Caesar Rodney High School

Jonathan Merkle of Dover, Polytech High School

Layla Shubbar of Townsend, Middletown High School

Madison Crossley of Camden, Greystone Preparatory School

Nicolas Burrus of Middletown, Middletown High School

Sara Muntz of Middletown, Appoquinimink High School

Timothy Hammack of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School

Senator Carper’s nominations to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis:

Amanda Ballard of Middletown, Ursuline Academy

Brenna Geidel of Camden, Caesar Rodney High School

Daniel Williams of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy

Jackson Dorsey of Newark, Delaware Military Academy

Jonathan Merkle of Dover, Polytech High School

Madelyn Breitenbach of Seaford, Naval Academy Preparatory School

Madison Crossley of Camden, Greystone Preparatory School

Morgan Dawson of Newark, Padua Academy

Nicolas Burrus of Middletown, Middletown High School

Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, University of the Ozarks

Senator Carper’s nominations to the United States Military Academy in West Point:

Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter High School

Amanda Ballard of Middletown, Ursuline Academy

Bradford Segal of Middletown, First State Military Academy

Christian Acker of Wilmington, Archmere Academy

Derrick Knox of Greenville, The Haverford School for Boys

Jackson Dorsey of Newark, Delaware Military Academy

Layla Shubbar of Townsend, Middletown High School

Madison Crossley of Camden, Greystone Preparatory School

Nicolas Burrus of Middletown, Middletown High School

Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, University of the Ozarks

Senator Carper’s nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point:

Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter High School

Ava Wilsey of Selbyville, Worcester Preparatory School

Bradford Segal of Middletown, First State Military Academy

Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School

Christian Acker of Wilmington, Archmere Academy

Daniel Williams of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy

Jackson Dorsey of Newark, Delaware Military Academy

Madison Crossley of Camden, Greystone Preparatory School

Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, University of the Ozarks

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