New York, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced her nominations for candidates from the Long Island to four of the nation’s service academies: the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
“It is my distinct honor to nominate some of the best and brightest individuals from across Long Island to the nation’s service academies,” said Senator Gillibrand. “These young leaders have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement and dedication to their communities and nation. I look forward to seeing all that they achieve, and I thank them for their commitment to our country.”
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final acceptance is determined solely by the service academies.
The United States service academies offer a first-class education as well as a chance for young people to serve our country upon graduation as commissioned officers in the United States armed services. This year, Senator Gillibrand nominated twelve candidates from Long Island to the service academies.
Senator Gillibrand’s nominees are listed below by their hometown and academies:
- Connor Ancipink (Islip, Suffolk Co.) — United States Military Academy
- Kaleb Gatto (Riverhead, Suffolk Co.) — United States Military Academy
- Julien Crampe (Garden City, Nassau Co.) — United States Military Academy
- Katherine Mazaroski (Carle Place, Nassau Co.) — United States Naval Academy
- Liam O’Hanlon (Greenlawn, Suffolk Co.) — United States Naval Academy
- Stephanie Marcheret (Syosset, Nassau Co.) — United States Air Force Academy
- Henry Peterson (Wantagh, Nassau Co.) — United States Air Force Academy
- Luciano Stallone (Melville, Suffolk Co.) — United States Air Force Academy
- LiAngela Ulloa (Hauppauge, Suffolk Co.) — United States Air Force Academy
- Zareb Gonzalez (Brightwaters, Suffolk Co.) — United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Chloe Horstmann (Lindenhurst, Suffolk Co.) — United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Andriana Perez (Mastic Beach, Suffolk Co.) — United States Merchant Marine Academy
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