WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Stivers (R – OH) today announced his nomination of students from Ohio's 15th Congressional District to the United States military academies. Stivers nominated the following students:

•    Luke D. Hamlin was nominated to the Air Force Academy. Hamlin attends Queen of Heaven Academy and is the son of Douglas and Cynthia Hamlin.

•    Jacob L. Blauser was nominated to the Merchant Marine Academy. He attends Coronado High School and is the son of David and Kellie Blauser.  

•    Tazz L. Ashbaugh was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. Ashbaugh graduated from Fairfield Union High School and currently attends the Ohio State University. He is the son of Chad and Denese Ashbaugh.

•    Nathaniel O. Beach received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy. Beach attends Pickerington Central High School and is the son of Cary and Laura Beach.

•    Cole S. Losoncy was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. Losoncy attends Pickerington North High School and is the son of David and Melanie Losoncy.

•    Matthew T. Martin received a nomination to West Point. He attends Pickerington North High School and is the son of Michael and Laura Martin

•    Durkin J. Ross received a nomination to the Air Force Academy. Ross graduated from Pickerington North High School and currently attends the Ohio State University. He is the son of Donald and Lisa Ross.

•    Madeline T. McCoy received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy. McCoy attends Canal Winchester High School and is the daughter of Shawn and Jodi McCoy.

•    Rae-Kelly Hamilton received nominations to the United States Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and West Point. Hamilton attends Grove City High School and is the daughter of Kelly and Traci Hamilton.

•    Daniel T. Stuhldreher was nominated to the United States Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, West Point, and the Merchant Marine Academy. Stuhldreher attends Hilliard Bradley High School and is the son of Kyle and Amy Anderson.

•    Daniel J. Prater was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy. Prater attends Hilliard Bradley High School and is the son of Timmy and Christine Prater.

•    Arquimides Sergarra-Ibañez received a nomination to the Air Force Academy. He attends Hilliard Bradley High School and is the son of Arquimides and Carmen Segarra.

•    Trevor R. Parker received a nomination to West Point. Parker graduated from Hilliard Darby High School and attends the Marion Military Institute. He is the son of Jeffrey and Michelle Parker.

•    Benjamin A. Radcliff received a nomination to West Point. Radcliff graduated from Hilliard Darby High School and attends the United States Military Academy Prep School. He is the son of George and Dodie Radcliff.

•    Justin M. Trapp received nominations to West Point, the United States Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy. Trapp attends Westfall High School and is the son of Ryan and Valeria Trapp.

•    Daniel M. Dombrowski was nominated to the United States Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, West Point, and the Merchant Marine Academy. He attends Soli Deo Gloria Academy and is the son of Michael and Kristel Dombrowski.

•    Ian B. Hamilton received nominations to the United States Naval Academy and West Point. He attends Upper Arlington High School and is the son of Scott and Katie Hamilton.

•    Nicholas B. Kahler was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy. Kahler attends Upper Arlington High School and is the son of Thomas and Susan Kahler.

•    Eryn H. Wolfe was nominated to the Air Force Academy and West Point. She attends Grandview Heights High School and is the daughter of Tyler and Laura Wolfe.

•    Tyler L. Barnett was nominated to the Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and West Point. He attends Vinton County High School and is the son of Sherman Barnett and Nancy Harris.

“I am honored to nominate these students to the United States military academies,” Stivers said.  “As a Colonel in the Ohio Army National Guard, I thank these students for their willingness to serve our country. I also would like to thank those who served on this year’s Academy Review Board for their assistance in interviewing the students and providing recommendations.”

In pursuit of a nomination to a U.S. military academy, students submit an application and are interviewed by Congressman Stivers’ Military Academy Review Board. The Board evaluates the students on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability and community involvement.

To receive a service academy nomination from Congressman Stivers, candidates must be an unmarried resident of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, a United States citizen and between the ages of 17 and 23. Qualified persons interested in pursuing a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies should visit www.stivers.house.gov for more information, or contact Congressman Stivers’ Lancaster Office at (740) 654-2654.

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