WASHINGTON – Each year, Members of Congress have the opportunity to nominate outstanding young men and women to attend the nation’s military service academies. Following in-person interviews with candidates and rigorous evaluation by a board of Kansans, 1st District Congressman Tim Huelskamp announced that he would recommend the following individuals:

Caulan Brooks , of Larned, son of Ronald and Nikki Chlumsky. He attends Larned High School.

U.S. Naval Academy Nomination.

Bryce Divis , of Great Bend, son of Stephen and Dixie Divis. He attends Kansas State University.

U.S. Military Academy Nomination.

Cory Donley , of Salina, son of Clay and Jana Donley. He attends the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI.

U.S. Naval Academy Nomination.

Courtney Hahn , of Wakefield, daughter of Roy and Miriam Hahn. She attends Chapman High School.

U.S. Naval Academy Nomination.

Shawn Lay , of Liberal, son of Calvin and Toni Lay. He attends Liberal High School.

U.S. Naval Academy Nomination.

Jett Little , of Meade, son of Mitch and Debbie Little. He attends Meade High School.

U.S. Naval Academy Nomination.

Matthew McKee , of Salina, son of Weston and Sherry McKee. He attends Sacred Heart Jr-Sr High School in Salina.

U.S. Military Academy & U.S. Naval Academy Nominations.

Robert Nance , of Hartford, son of Robert and Lamanda Nance. He attends Marais des Cygnes Valley High School in Melvern. U.S. Air Force Academy Nomination.

Michael Pieschl , of Brookville, son of Anthony and Patricia Pieschl. He attends Ell-Saline High School in Brookville.

U.S. Air Force Academy & U.S. Naval Academy Nominations.

Jenna Schuckman , of Hays, daughter of Darin and Amy Schuckman. She attends Northwestern Preparatory School in Santa Barbara, CA.

U.S. Air Force Academy Nomination.

"The Board and I had the distinct honor in meeting these exceptional young men and women. I want to thank the Board for its service and time in interviewing and making recommendations. Finally, I want to thank these young people for their commitment to selfless service to and for our country,” said Rep. Huelskamp.