Bacon Nominates 18 High School Students for Military Academies

Washington – Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) announced and congratulated 18 high school students from the 2^nd District in Nebraska for their nominations to U.S. military service academies.  

“Choosing to serve our country is one of the most profoundly honorable commitments a person can make, and these 18 young men and women have shown outstanding merit to receive nominations to our military academies,” said Rep. Bacon. “As they begin their journey toward military service, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to them, as well as their parents, family, and mentors who have helped them reach this milestone. Having spent nearly 30 years in the Air Force alongside dedicated Americans who defend our freedom, I am truly inspired to see this generation step forward with patriotism and devotion to America in applying to these academies. This is one of the most important responsibilities I have as a Congressman and one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. I’m grateful for these young folks willing to serve in our military and defend the greatest country in the world, our freedoms and way of life.” 

The 18 are listed alphabetically and their selected academies are as follows: 

• Caden Annis of Gretna East High School – Navy 

• Leo Bailey of Skutt Catholic High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Daniel Castillo of Millard North High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Carly Connell of Westside High School – Air Force 

• Carter Glab of Millard South High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Ethan Grinnsteiner of Elkhorn South High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Tyler Harrill of Skutt Catholic High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Henry Hendershoot of Thomas Jefferson High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• James LaFramboise of Gretna High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Zane Larson of Elkhorn North High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Easton Loucks of Omaha Creighton Prep – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Mitchell Minnich of Elkhorn South High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Owen Quakenbush of Millard South High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Grant Rieser of Westside High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Westen Roberts of Millard South High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• Connor Sams of Gretna East High School – Air Force 

• Reece Santamaria of Papio-LaVista South High School – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

• William Tabor of Omaha Creighton Prep – Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines, Navy 

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