Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today her nominations of Upstate New Yorkers to the nation’s leading service institutions – the United States Air Force, Military, and Naval Academies.
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.
Senator Gillibrand said, “Our service academies are distinguished by a devotion to honor, courage and commitment. I am honored to nominate these young, talented New Yorkers who exemplify these core values. It is my hope that the accomplished nominees have the chance to live their dreams and serve in our country’s armed forces with distinction.”
Senator Gillibrand’s nominees are listed by their hometown and academies:
Western New York
Maria T. Manna (Williamsville, Erie County) United States Military Academy at West Point.
Rochester-Finger Lakes Region
Allison F. Lenzi (Rochester, Monroe County) United States Naval Academy.
Daniel J. Thomas (Webster, Monroe County) United States Air Force Academy.
Caitlin I. Sippel (Webster, Monroe County) United States Air Force Academy.
Eric A. Reese (Churchville, Monroe County) United States Air Force Academy.
Central New York
Greyson Barr (Cazenovia, Madison County) United States Military Academy at West Point.
Capital Region
Gregory Larsen (Voorheesville, Albany County) United States Military Academy at West Point.
Douglas P. Swezey (Cohoes, Albany County) United States Naval Academy.
Isaac M. Patka (Albany, Albany County) United States Naval Academy.
Safouane Lachgar (Albany, Albany County) United States Air Force Academy.
Colby H. Tanner (Wilton, Saratoga County) United States Naval Academy.
Jacob D. Jasiewicz (Castleton, Rensselaer County) United States Air Force Academy.
Hudson Valley
Joseph F. Giordano (Stony Point, Rockland County) United States Military Academy at West Point.
Ian W. Farquharson (Suffem, Rockland County) United States Naval Academy.
Paul E. Tomeo (New City, Rockland County) United States Air Force Academy.
John A. Peeples (White Plains, Westchester County) United States Military Academy at West Point.