Congressman Ken Calvert has announced the 2025 Service Academy Appointments for students from California’s 41st Congressional District. As a U.S. Representative, Rep. Calvert nominates candidates for admission to the United States Service Academies: Army, Navy, and Air Force. The selection process evaluates academic achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to service.
“I want to congratulate the outstanding students from the 41st Congressional District who have been appointed to attend our service academies,” said Rep. Calvert. “Nominating extraordinary students from our region to attend the academies is one of the highest honors I’m afforded as a U.S. Representative. In addition to the students, I want to thank their families, friends, teachers, and everyone who supported them. Our volunteer military is shaped by selfless citizens stepping forward to serve, and I’m humbled by the leadership demonstrated by these students at such a young age.”
The following candidates were nominated by Rep. Calvert and have accepted appointments:
Air Force Academy:
– Alexander Apotrosoaei – John F. Kennedy High School
– Aidan Forehand – Xavier College Preparatory (Class of 2024), Air Force Preparatory School
– Daniel Frumusanu – Norco High School
– Cade Paterson – Centennial High School
United States Naval Academy:
– Carlos Barrientos – Santiago High School (Class of 2024), University of California San Diego
– Nathanael Burns – Murrieta Mesa High School (Class of 2024), Northwestern Preparatory School
– Soren Harris-Pham – John W. North High School
– Makayla Hudson – Arlington High School (Class of 2024), Naval Academy Preparatory School
Military Academy at West Point:
– Nathaniel De La Cruz – Fountain Valley High School
– Brooke Desteuben – Norco High School (Class of 2024), Military Preparatory School
– David Madera – Norco High School
Each appointee will receive an education valued over $400,000 through Rep. Calvert’s competitive nomination process.
