Congressman Comer Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominations for Kentucky's 1st District

Sixteen local high school students receive nominations to U.S. service academies

Feb. 19, 2026 at 1:23pm

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Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) has announced the sixteen local high school students from Kentucky's 1st Congressional District who have received nominations for appointments to the United States service academies. The students were recognized for their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character, and their commitment to serving in the nation's armed forces.

Why it matters

Securing a nomination to a U.S. service academy is a highly competitive and prestigious achievement, as these institutions provide top-notch education and training for future military officers. The announcement highlights the caliber of students in Kentucky's 1st District and their dedication to public service.

The details

The sixteen students who received nominations are from various high schools across the district, including Graves County High School, Trigg County High School, Baylor School, Community Christian Academy, Memoria Academy, Taylor County High School, Washington County High School, Nelson Home Academy, St. Mary High School, Marshall County High School, Livingston County High School, Lyon County High School, Air Force Academy Prep School, Danville High School, and Caldwell County High School. The students received nominations to the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy.

  • The nominations were announced on February 17, 2026.

The players

Congressman James Comer

A Republican representing Kentucky's 1st Congressional District.

Austin Robert Buckman

A student from Fancy Farm who attends Graves County High School and received a nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Maxwell David Disney

A student from Cadiz who attends Trigg County High School and received nominations to the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Ethan Grant Gover

A student from Danville who attends Baylor School and received nominations to the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Ralph Miles Jendro

A student from Paducah who attends Community Christian Academy and received nominations to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Timothy James Jones

A student from Danville who attends Memoria Academy and received a nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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What they’re saying

“On behalf of Kentucky's 1st Congressional District, I am proud to congratulate these outstanding students on earning nominations to the United States service academies. These students are local leaders and will now have the opportunity to attend our nation's service academies.”

— Congressman James Comer

What’s next

The nominated students will now advance through the appointment process for the U.S. service academies.

The takeaway

The announcement highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of students in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District, who are poised to serve their country through prestigious military service academy programs.