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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has announced her office’s nominees to the United States Military Academies. 

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes members of Congress. 
 
“This strong group of students represent some of Maine’s best and brightest,” said Pingree.  “We are very lucky that they have chosen to offer their talents in service to the country and it’s an honor to nominate them.”
 
The nominees were interviewed by a panel of seven on their academic record, test scores, leadership ability, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and exemplified commitment to serving their country.

Air Force Academy
Shawn Patrick Carroll (Somerville) 
Stephen Shea (South Berwick)
Brittany Henley (Eliot) 

Merchant Marine
Ian Carlson (Peaks Island) 
Spencer Garland (Cape Elizabeth) 
Jonathan Harris (Bath) 
James Peaco (Portland) 
Tyler Eugene Russell (Georgetown) 
Nicholas Shepherd (Kittery Point) 
Ann Louise Wilcox (Boothbay Harbor) 
Connor McGowan (Phippsburg) 

U.S. Naval Academy
Erin Bacon (York) 
Arthur Cavanagh (Phippsburg) 
Devin Chamberlain (East Waterboro) 
David Chandpen (Portland) 
Cecelia Conroy (Windham) 
Katherine Darrell (Yarmouth) 
Taylor Dundas (Brunwick) 
Dakota Edmiston (Gray) 
Adam Gould (Portland) 
Kyle Hickey (West Gardiner) 
Andy Reichl (Scarborough) 
Ridgley Robert Riggs  (Topsham) 
Everett L. Spear (Rockland) 
Caroline Thomas (Cumberland) 
Roscoe Thomas (Scarborough)  
Ansley White (Cumberland) 
Kevin Lees (Vassalboro)  
Ian L'Heureux (Sanford) 
 
West Point 
Reilly Bayer (Falmouth) 
Nicholas Cabral (Kennebunk) 
Evan Kenney (Gray) 
Emily Kozma (Pittston) 
Zachary McMillan (Brunwick)
Bruce Tuttle (Pownal) 
Tierra Williams (Portland)