Collins Announces Class of 2028 Service Academy Nominations

Monroe, GA–Today, Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) announced his nomination of 32 Georgia students as candidates to America’s military service academies. Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: The U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY; U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD; U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. These prestigious institutions prepare young Americans to become commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces. 

“With the state of worldwide affairs today, it’s more crucial than ever that we select the best and the brightest to train for leadership at our nation’s service academies,” said Rep. Collins. “I am proud to nominate these 32 young Georgians, who represent the finest that Georgia has to offer. They are each highly motivated, intelligent, physically fit individuals with strong moral character, who I am confident will progress well in the service academy appointment process. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for them as they aspire to lead in our United States Armed Forces.”

Based upon the recommendation of an independent academy advisory board, Rep. Collins nominated the following candidates to one or more of America’s Service Academies:

1. Josh Adams, of Monroe (Bethlehem Christian Academy), to USNA
2. Michael Baker, of McDonough (Georgia Military College), to USAFA
3. Eli Bates, of Watkinsville (Westminster Christian Academy), to USNA           
4. Ava Borah, of Hoschton (Jackson County High School), to USMA and USNA  
5. Karina Caraballo, of Covington (Alcovy High School), to USMA
6. Colton Christensen, of Monroe (Loganville High School), to USAFA
7. Lauren Davis, of Covington (U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School), to USAFA
8. Angelo Hairston, of Covington (Eastside High School), to USNA and USMMA            
9. William Harp, of Bethlehem (Apalachee High School), to USNA  
10. Isabella Harpold, of Bowman (Elbert County Comprehensive High School), to USMA      
11. Andrew Hawkins, of Bishop (North Oconee High School), to USMA and USNA           
12. Mason Honea, of Greensboro (Lake Oconee Academy), to USNA and USMMA            
13. Corbyn Kennedy, of McDonough (Community Christian School), to USNA and USAFA – accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
14. Jae Kim, of Atlanta (Walton High School, Cobb County), to USMMA           
15. Savannah Koback, of Evans (Georgia Military College), to USMMA
16. Jackson Lord, of Bishop (Prince Avenue Christian School), to USMA, USNA, USAFA, and USMMA     
17. Hyte Martin, of Jefferson (Jefferson High School), to USAFA
18. Jordan Matthews, of Watkinsville (Heritage Classical Study Center), to USNA         
19. Christopher Morgan, of Madison (Morgan County High School), to USNA and USMMA    
20. Abigayle Morton, of Loganville (Loganville High School), to USMA, USNA, and USMMA
21. Molly O'Brien, of Social Circle (Eastside High School), to USMA and USMMA           
22. Ronan O'Brien, of Statham (Blackrock College, Dublin, Ireland), to USNA
23. Noah Prior, of Bishop (Athens Academy), to USNA            
24. Aidan Rainey, Monroe (Georgia Military College), to USNA and USMMA
25. Michael Ricks, of Watkinsville (Oconee County High School), to USAFA
26. Caleb Rudisill, of Jefferson (Jefferson High School), to USMA – received an offer of appointment to the U.S. Military Academy   
27. Abriell Shand-Pike, of Athens (Cedar Shoals High School), to USAFA
28. Rhys Small, of Monticello (Georgia Military College), to USNA and USMMA
29. Lexie Spencer, of Statham (U. S. Air Force Academy Prep School), to USAFA
30. Nolan Stanfield, of Covington (Newton High School), to USMA and USNA – received an offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy              
31. Tate Titshaw, of Watkinsville (North Oconee High School), to USNA        
32. Cohen Tomlinson, of Watkinsville (Athens Academy), to USMA, USNA, USAFA, and USMMA

While securing a nomination is a required step in the application process, the academies decide who will receive appointments of admission. Selection to U.S. service academies is among the most competitive and rigorous in the country. Those selected for the Class of 2028 will enter their respective academies in June 2024.

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