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Hern Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for Class of 2030

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This press release from Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) was published on 2026-02-05 and titled "Hern Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for Class of 2030". It focuses on taxes and touches on the environment, defense.

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Hern Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for Class of 2030

TULSA, O.K. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the names of outstanding students from Oklahoma’s First Congressional District who received nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. “These young men and women represent the very best of Oklahoma,” said Rep. Hern. “They have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. Earning a nomination to one of our nation’s service academies is a tremendous honor, and I am confident they will serve our country with distinction.” “I congratulate each of these students and their families on this incredible achievement,” Rep. Hern added. “Their willingness to pursue a path of service speaks volumes about their character and dedication to our nation.” Each year, Members of Congress are authorized to nominate a limited number of students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Final appointment decisions are made by the academies. The following students from Oklahoma’s First District have been nominated by Rep. Hern: Benjymin Barrett – Adair High School • U.S. Air Force Academy Austin Bitting – Holland Hall • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Jake Brown – Rejoice Christian School • U.S. Naval Academy Yeunwoo Chang – Union High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point Tyler Christensen – Berryhill High School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Jeffrey Emmons – Jenks High School • U.S. Naval Academy Logan Flowers – Broken Arrow High School • U.S. Air Force Academy Abby Gourd – Porter High School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Naval Academy Owen Govier – Bishop Kelley High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Leonidas Holmsley – University of Central Oklahoma • U.S. Air Force Academy Aiden Hoskin – Jenks High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Allyson Houck – Tulsa Community College • U.S. Military Academy at West Point Kaleb Langston – Charles Page High School • U.S. Naval Academy Grayson McClurg – Coweta High School • U.S. Naval Academy Kim Deih Piang – Tulsa Community College • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Charles Ribaudo – Metro Christian Academy • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Abril Sanchez – USAF Preparatory School • U.S. Air Force Academy Tanner Thach – Bishop Kelley High School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Naval Academy Connor Veldstra – Victory Christian School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Naval Academy Jeffry Williams – Union High School • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Luke Wimberley – Owasso High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point ###

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Hern Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for Class of 2030 TULSA, O.K. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the names of outstanding students from Oklahoma’s First Congressional District who received nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. “These young men and women represent the very best of Oklahoma,” said Rep. Hern. “They have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. Earning a nomination to one of our nation’s service academies is a tremendous honor, and I am confident they will serve our country with distinction.” “I congratulate each of these students and their families on this incredible achievement,” Rep. Hern added. “Their willingness to pursue a path of service speaks volumes about their character and dedication to our nation.” Each year, Members of Congress are authorized to nominate a limited number of students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Final appointment decisions are made by the academies. The following students from Oklahoma’s First District have been nominated by Rep. Hern: Benjymin Barrett – Adair High School • U.S. Air Force Academy Austin Bitting – Holland Hall • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Jake Brown – Rejoice Christian School • U.S. Naval Academy Yeunwoo Chang – Union High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point Tyler Christensen – Berryhill High School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Jeffrey Emmons – Jenks High School • U.S. Naval Academy Logan Flowers – Broken Arrow High School • U.S. Air Force Academy Abby Gourd – Porter High School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Naval Academy Owen Govier – Bishop Kelley High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Leonidas Holmsley – University of Central Oklahoma • U.S. Air Force Academy Aiden Hoskin – Jenks High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Allyson Houck – Tulsa Community College • U.S. Military Academy at West Point Kaleb Langston – Charles Page High School • U.S. Naval Academy Grayson McClurg – Coweta High School • U.S. Naval Academy Kim Deih Piang – Tulsa Community College • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Charles Ribaudo – Metro Christian Academy • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Military Academy at West Point • U.S. Naval Academy Abril Sanchez – USAF Preparatory School • U.S. Air Force Academy Tanner Thach – Bishop Kelley High School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Naval Academy Connor Veldstra – Victory Christian School • U.S. Air Force Academy • U.S. Naval Academy Jeffry Williams – Union High School • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Luke Wimberley – Owasso High School • U.S. Military Academy at West Point ###