(WASHINGTON) – Every Member of Congress has the opportunity to nominate outstanding young men and women to attend the nation’s military service academies. Following in-person interviews with candidates and evaluation by a board of Kansans, Kansas Congressman Tim Huelskamp announced that he would recommend the following individuals: •

Nicholas Deterding, son of Todd and Christine Deterding. He attends Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg. U.S. Naval Academy Nomination•

Jared Hachmeister, son of Kenneth and Sheila Hachmeister. He attends Natoma High School in Natoma. U.S. Naval Academy Nomination•

Moira Kimmell, daughter of Jeff and Sharon Kimmell. She attends South Barber High School in Kiowa. U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Military Academy Nominations•

Christopher Mayo, son of Jeffrey and Ruth Mayo. He attends Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center. U.S. Air Force Academy Nomination•

Bradley Mikinski, son of Mark and Jeanette Mikinski. He attends Sacred Heart High School in Salina. U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy Nominations•

Andrew Shaughnessy, son of Michael and Edith Shaughnessy. He attends McPherson High School in McPherson. U.S. Military Academy Nomination•

Trae Wolfe, son of Randy and Carrie Wolfe. He attends the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico but is from Marienthal. U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy Nominations•

Abbey Wolters, daughter of Mark and Brenda Wolters. She attends Rawlins County High School in Atwood. U.S. Air Force Academy Nomination

“The Board and I had the tremendous privilege of meeting these outstanding young men and women. I want to thank the Board for its efforts in interviewing and making recommendations. And, I want to thank these outstanding young adults for the commitments of selfless service they are willing to make to and for our country.”