U.S. Senator Mike Crapo has announced the nomination of 36 young Idahoans to the nations military academies for the upcoming academic year. These nominations represent a prestigious opportunity for students aspiring to serve their country through education at institutions such as the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy.The outstanding students Ive nominated exemplify a commendable willingness to serve our nation, said Crapo. This achievement underscores their hard work, dedication, and character.Each year, U.S. Senators and Representatives nominate students to four service academies, which then make final admissions decisions. Nominated students must meet application requirements and academic standards. Interested candidates for future nominations can contact Juli Smith at Crapo's North Idaho Office at (208) 664-5490 for more information.The 2025 nominees include:U.S. Military Academy West Point, New York: Max Agres, Pocatello Jacob Bryan, Ammon Alex Bryum, Boise Octavian Chavez, Meridian Jacob Farmer, Eagle Roy Heath, Eagle Rylie Kimball, Naples Samuel Locke, Hayden Payton Norling, Meridian Roman Stonhill, Ammon Timothy Strand, Meridian Charles Tobler, Boise Alexandra Zuloeta, MeridianU.S. Naval Academy: Paul Anderson, Boise Jackson Balsmeier, Idaho Falls Zachery Blansfield, Rathdrum Marcus Breen, Boise Alexis Danes, Boise Jacob Farmer, Eagle Nathan Galloway, Eagle Rylie Kimball, Naples Richard McIntyre, Post Falls Madyson Riley, Hayden Ella Schaughnessy, Hailey Roman Stonhill, Ammon Cheslee Webb, Ririe Gillian Weber, Fairfield Alexandra Zuloeta, MeridianU.S. Air Force Academy: Marcus Breen, Boise Abigail Coleman, Idaho Falls Dain Cullison, Meridian Nathan Galloway, Eagle Roy Heath, Eagle Kelsee Hunt, Kamiah Sihu Hwang, Boise Grady Klinger, Stanley Samuel Locke, Hayden Wyatt Paulson, Hauser William Principi, Boise Charles Webb, Ririe Gillian Weber, Fairfield Alexandra Zuloetta, MeridianU.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Zachery Blansfield, Rathdrum Taggart Brey, Coeur d'Alene Kelsee Hunt, Kamiah Sihi Hwang, Boise William Principi, Boise Honey Reid, Parma Roman Stonhill, Ammon Nathan Schumway, Middleton Michael Wyman, McCall