Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) has announced his nominations for the 2026 U.S. Service Academies, recognizing thirty-two students from California’s 41st Congressional District. As a member of Congress, Calvert is responsible for nominating candidates to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Military Academy at West Point, and Merchant Marine Academy.
“I am incredibly proud to nominate these exceptional young men and women from the 41st Congressional District for potential appointment to attend one of our nation’s prestigious Service Academies,” said Rep. Calvert. “Answering the call to serve is a noble commitment. These students represent the very best of our region having demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, and dedication to service, exemplifying the qualities we seek in future military and service leaders.”
The nominees were chosen after an evaluation by Rep. Calvert’s Academy Nominations Selection Committee based on their academic records, leadership skills, and physical character. The final decisions on appointments will be made by each academy this spring.
Nominees include students from various high schools across the district such as Troy High School in Corona, Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, La Quinta High School in La Quinta, Santa Rosa Academy in Lake Elsinore, Rancho Christian High School in Menifee, Centennial High School in Corona, Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore and others.
Ken Calvert has represented California’s 41st District since 1993 (https://calvert.house.gov/about). He was born in Corona, California in 1953 and continues to reside there (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000059). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University in 1975.
The full list of nominees includes multiple repeat names across academies: Ved Chandra (Corona), Kevin Chen (Eastvale), Ian Cho (Eastvale), Brendon Ferreri (Corona), Tabitha Kelly (Wildomar), Zachary Lovell (Eastvale), Ethan Miller (La Quinta), Jesus Molina (Lake Elsinore), Aaron Nunez (Corona), Maximilian Radi (La Quinta), Sebastien Rivera (Menifee), Alina Schannette (Menifee), Mia Vasquez (Corona) among others.
Final appointment offers will be determined by each respective academy later this year.
