Tuberville announces 47 Alabamians nominated to U.S. service academies for Class of 2030

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January 21, 2026

Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his nomination of 47 Alabama students to attend one of the four U.S. service academies as part of the class of 2030: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy.

“I’m proud to nominate a strong group of young, patriotic Alabamians to represent our state in the class of 2030,” said Senator Tuberville (R-Auburn).

“Their desire to serve in our nation’s military is admirable and gives me great hope for the future of our country. I look forward to following their continued accomplishments.”

A complete list of the nominees can be found below.

United States Air Force Academy

James Michael Alford: Helena, AL; Helena High School; son of John and Elizabeth Alford
Stella Marie Gallaspy: Theodore, AL; St Paul’s Episcopal School; daughter of Glenn and Jennifer Gallaspy
Campbell Christian Hooks: Auburn, AL; Auburn High School; daughter of Stephen and Michelle Hooks
Antonio Damar Little: Madison, AL; James Clemens High School; son of Antonio Little and Terri Warner
James Davis Mazzei: Hoover, AL; University of Florida; Alabama Connections Academy; son of Matthew and Lacey Mazzei
Brody Alexander McConnell: Madison, AL; Bob Jones High School; son of Joseph and Robin McConnell
Richard Joe Raleigh: Huntsville, AL; Huntsville High School; son of Richard and Shannon Raleigh
Mark William Sergey: Prattville, AL; Prattville High School; son of Mark and Patricia Sergey
Zoey Alexis Smith: Daphne, AL; Daphne High School; daughter of Charles and Josie Smith
Jimmie Ray Sosa: Clanton, AL; Isabella High School; son of Jason and Amanda Sosa
Ryan Christopher Spann: Helena, AL; Helena High School; son of Chris and Cindi Spann
Zackery Scott Thurber: Marion, AL; Marion Military Institute; Breakthrough Charter School; son of Paul and Heather Thurber
Bella Frances Tumminello: Mobile, AL; Baker High School; daughter of Marc and Tracy Tumminello
John Cason Williams: Chelsea, AL; Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering; son of Cole and Monica Williams
George Henry Youngblood: Decatur, AL; Decatur High School; son of John and Megan Youngblood

United States Military Academy

Taylor George Aboud: Mobile, AL; Kwajalein High School; son of Kristian and Mary Aboud
Olivia Rose Carroll: Vestavia, AL; Vestavia Hills High School; daughter of Hunter and Monica Carroll
Thompson Brooks Coker: Fairhope, AL; Bayside Academy College Prep School; son of Henry and Anne Coker
Brody McQuate Davis: Enterprise, AL; New Brockton High School; son of Robert and Amanda Davis
Ryanne Elise Ezekiel: Birmingham, AL; Homewood High School; daughter of Klae and Sheila Ezekiel
Joshua Oladele Hahn: Vestavia, AL; Vestavia Hills High School; son of Alan and Bashirat Hahn
Sequoah Eugene Hicks Jr: Birmingham, AL; Marion Military Institute; John Carroll Catholic High School; son of Karlos Dansby and Tara Crawford
Cayden Walker Hofbauer: Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Lutz and Gina Hofbauer
Stanley Hawkins McConnell: Mobile, AL; UMS-Wright Preparatory School; son of Stan and Anna McConnell
Jason Parker Love: Chelsea, AL; Briarwood Christian School; son of Michael and Pam Love
Joseph Wallace Porter: Birmingham, AL; The Altamont School; son of James and Kristin Porter
Kai Moseley Price: Orange Beach, AL; Orange Beach Middle/High School; daughter of Cameron and Cam Price
Kate Madison Seidel: Vinemont, AL; Indian Springs School; daughter of Steven Seidel
Molly Shilo Seidman: Auburn, AL; Auburn High School; daughter of Bruce and Mindy Seidman
Cammi Emma Tillery: Enterprise, AL; U S Military Academy Prep School; Enterprise High School; daughter of Robert and Heidi Tillery

United States Naval Academy

Simone Margaret Bermudez: Birmingham, AL; Indian Springs School; daughter of Michael and Shaheen Bermudez
Rayner Michael Brom: Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Steven and Candace Brom
Dominick Diesel Clausen: Piedmont, AL; Piedmont High School; son of Jesse and Gigi Clausen
Christopher Boyd Cooper: Birmingham, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Christopher and Mandi Cooper
David Ronald Guthrie Jr: Satsuma, AL; Satsuma High School; son of David and Alyssa Guthrie
Maggie Christine Mae Ingram: McCalla, AL; Marion Military Institute; Heritage Christian Academy; daughter of Jason and Cheryl Ingram
Truman Benson Lee: Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Tommy and Nidia Lee
Braden Newton Little: Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Philip and Leigh Little
Jay William Merchant: Vestavia, AL; Vestavia Hills High School; son of William and Joanna Merchant
Isaac Aiden Meyers: Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan and Julie Meyers
Jonathan Avery Meyers: Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan and Julie Meyers
Lane Michael Mitchell: Alabaster, AL; Thompson High School; son of Mason and Hailey Dye
Layton Matthew Towery: Auburn, AL; Auburn High School; son of Pamela Gaylor
Savannah Grace Trejo: Auburn, AL; Naval Academy Prep School; Auburn High School; daughter of Charles and Jazzmin Hussey
John Franklin Wilhite: Auburn, AL; Alabama School of Math and Science; son of Ray and Angela Wilhite

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Lillian Yasmin Moreno: Daphne, AL; Fairhope High School; daughter of Antionette Moreno
Caleb Scott Shultz: Huntsville, AL; Huntsville High School; son of Mary Scott Hunter and the late Jonathan Shultz