New York, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced her nominations for candidates from New York City to three of the nation’s service academies: the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy.
“It is my distinct honor to nominate some of the best and brightest individuals from New York City 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 eight candidates from New York City to the service academies.
Senator Gillibrand’s nominees are listed below by their hometown and academies:
- Caroline Zhang (Fresh Meadows, Queens Co.) – United States Military Academy
- Katherine Candella (Brooklyn, Kings Co.) – United States Naval Academy
- Zayan Dishan (Jamaica, Queens Co.) – United States Naval Academy
- Noel Huynh (New York, New York Co.) – United States Naval Academy
- Gabriel Usandivaras-Klaehn (New York, New York Co.) – United States Naval Academy
- Sienna Zara Lambrou (New York, New York Co.) – United States Air Force Academy
- Elizabeth Matheson (New York, New York Co.) – United States Air Force Academy
- Ethan Han (Staten Island, Richmond Co.) – United States Air Force Academy
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