Military Academy Nominations

Congratulations to the Nominees for the 2022-2023 School Year

The Oregon Second Congressional District academy nominees for the 2022-2023 school year include:

 Deschutes County

• Maxwell Andersen, son of Kai and Sara Andersen of Bend, attending Summit High School - nominated to the Unites States Naval Academy.

• Dawson Blackburn, son of Matt and Keri Blackburn of Bend, attending Bend Senior High School - nominated to the United States Military Academy.

• Gaven Henry, son of Chris Henry and Amber Hayes of Bend, attending Sisters High School - nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy.

• Tara Jessen, daughter of Nick and Elizabeth Jessen of Bend, attending Summit High School – nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.

 Jackson County

• Logan Diaz McNeal, son of Travis McNeal and Jessica Diaz of Central Point, attending St. Mary’s High School – nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Military Academy.

• Martin Folgate, son of Christopher and Julie Folgate, graduated from Baker Charter Academy in 2020 – nominated to the United States Naval Academy. 

• Benning Rojas-Kerbow, son of Willivan Rojas and Devon Kerbow-Rojas of Eagle Point, attending Colegio Nueva Granada – nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy.

• Benjamin Sandow, son of Robert Thornton and Melissa Sandow of Ashland, attending Ashland High School – nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

 Josephine County

• Kaleb Davis, son of John and Jeannie Davis of Grants Pass, attending Grants Pass High School – nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

 Klamath County

• Andrew Edwards, son of Jeffrey and Teresa Edwards of Klamath Falls, attending Henley High School - nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy.

• Elijah Jennings, son of Jason and Lesli Jennings of Klamath Falls, attending Mazama High School - nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy.

Umatilla County

• Kyle Liscom, son of Matthew and Shelley Liscom of Pendleton, attending Pendleton High School - nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy.

• Tatum Paullus, daughter of Joshua and Heidi Paullus of Pendleton, attending Pendleton High School - nominated to the United States Military Academy and the United States Air Force Academy.

Union County

• Nathan Bingaman, son of Wade and Angela Bingaman of Imbler, attending Imbler High School - nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Military Academy.

Wasco County

• Augustina Decker, daughter of Stan and Tonya Decker of The Dalles, attending Horizon Christian High School - nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Military Academy.

Instructions

The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five United States service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Representative Bentz may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to Oregon's Second Congressional District. Please fill out the  form below in order to obtain the Military Academy Nomination Request Form from the Office of Congressman Cliff Bentz. After you complete the form below, a member of the Congressman's staff will follow up with the required paperwork to complete your nomination request.

Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies, and thank you for your interest in serving our country.