Rep. Barry Moore Announces Service Academy Nominations

U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-AL1) has announced his latest round of nominations of Alabama students to the nation’s U.S. service academies, marking his continued support for young people pursuing military leadership and service.

Moore nominated students for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy as part of the Class of 2030. This marks his fifth series of nominations since taking office in Congress.

“I am honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” Moore said in a statement announcing the nominations. “Their dedication, character, and commitment to serving our country embody the very best of Alabama’s values. These future leaders will carry forward the proud tradition of sacrifice and excellence that keeps America strong. I’m proud to support them as they take this important step toward serving our great nation.”

Each year, members of Congress nominate eligible students in their districts to compete for appointments to the service academies. Congressional nominations are a key step in the admissions process, though final acceptance is determined by the academies themselves.

Moore’s nominations include students from across the First Congressional District, with nominees drawn from high schools and preparatory programs in communities such as Enterprise, Andalusia, Montgomery, Wetumpka, Pike Road, and Eufaula.

Rep. Barry Moore’s nominees for the Class of 2030 are as follows:

United States Air Force Academy:

• Zoey Alexia Smith: Daphne, AL; Daphne High School; daughter of Charles Dane & Josie Lynn Smith
• Stella Marie Gallaspy: Theodore, AL; St Paul’s Episcopal School; daughter of Glenn Todd & Jennifer Gallaspy
• John Michael Jones: Daphne, AL; Daphne High School; son of Matthew & Michelle Jones
• Bella Frances Tumminello: Mobile, AL; Baker High School; daughter of Marc & Tracy Tumminello 
• James Clark Moran: Enterprise, AL; New Brockton High School; son of Robert & Maggie Moran
• Aidan Joseph Haecker: Brewton, AL; T R Miller High School; son of Mark & Wende Haecker 
• Meadow Mahina Ogg: Orange Beach, AL: Orange Beach High School; daughter of Natsuko Ogg
• Ethan Jiwon Ingram: New Brockton, AL; Enterprise High School; son of Michael & Hyeun Ingram
• Alex R Delgado: Enterprise, AL; Enterprise High School; son of Raul Delgado & Betzaida Luna 
• Jerry Arnold McDowell, II: Fairhope, AL; Fairhope High School; son of Marcus & Jennifer McDowell
• Jacob Evan Fisher: Enterprise, AL; New Brockton High School; son of Jef & Christy Juanita Fisher
• Fisher Avent Key: Fairhope, AL; St Michael Catholic High School; son of Hobart & Kristen Key
• Gavyn Lewis Jones: Fairhope, AL; Fairhope High School; son of Jared & Renee Vincent

 United States Military Academy:

• Christopher Joseph (CJ) Sullivan: Dothan, AL; Providence Christian School & University of Alabama; son of Christopher & Sheryl Sullivan 
• Brody Davis: Enterprise, AL; New Brockton High School; son of Robert & Amanda Davis
• Kai Mosely Price: Orange Beach, AL; Orange Beach High School; son of Cameron & Cam Price
• Ethan Jiwon Ingram: New Brockton, AL; Enterprise High School; son of Michael & Hyeun Ingram
• Alex R Delgado: Enterprise, AL; Enterprise High School; son of Raul Delgado & Betzaida Luna 
• Samantha Grace Kokoszka: Fairhope, AL; St Michael Catholic High School; daughter of Jason & Heather Kokoszka
• Isaac Aiden Meyers: Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan & Julie Allen Meyers
• Pierce Lee Smith: Mobile, AL; Baker High School; son of DeWayne & Samantha Smith
• Jonathan Avery Meyers: Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan & Julie Allen Meyers

 United States Naval Academy:

• Samantha Grace Kokoszka: Fairhope, AL; St Michael Catholic High School; daughter of Jason & Heather Kokoszka
• Pierce Lee Smith: Mobile, AL; Baker High School; son of DeWayne & Samantha Smith
• Isaac Aiden Meyers: Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan & Julie Allen Meyers
• Jonathan Avery Meyers: Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan & Julie Allen Meyers
• Meadow Mahina Ogg: Orange Beach, AL: Orange Beach High School; daughter of Natsuko Ogg 
• Jonathan Eddingfield: Fairhope, AL; Daphne High School; son of Lawrence & Valerie Eddingfield
• Fisher Avent Key: Fairhope, AL; St Michael Catholic High School; son of Hobart & Kristen Key
• David Guthrie: Satsuma, AL; Satsuma High School
• Zoey Alexia Smith: Daphne, AL; Daphne High School; daughter of Charles Dane & Josie Lynn Smith
• Bella Frances Tumminello: Mobile, AL; Baker High School; daughter of Marc & Tracy Tumminello
• Gavyn Lewis Jones: Fairhope, AL; Fairhope High School; son of Jared & Renee Vincent
• Alex R Delgado: Enterprise, AL; Enterprise High School; son of Raul Delgado & Betzaida Luna 
• James Clark Moran: Enterprise, AL; New Brockton High School; son of Robert & Maggie Moran

 United States Merchant Marines Academy:

• Jonathan Eddingfield: Fairhope, AL; Daphne High School; son of Lawrence & Valerie Eddingfield
• Jerry Arnold McDowell, II: Fairhope, AL; Fairhope High School; son of Marcus & Jennifer McDowell

 Marion Military Institute’s Patriot Pipeline Scholarship:

• Sadie Triplett: Enterprise, AL; Enterprise High School
• Thompson Brooks Coker: Fairhope, AL; Bayside Academy; son of Henry & Anne Coker

 These students have demonstrated a commitment to serving their country while maintaining the highest level of academic and personal achievement. Nominees selected through this process will compete for final appointments, which require a commitment to military service upon graduation.

Moore’s office typically works with families and students throughout the nomination process, offering information sessions and outreach in conjunction with other Alabama lawmakers to ensure applicants understand both the opportunities and obligations that come with service academy training.

Students and parents interested in attending a military service academy can visit barrymoore.house.gov and select Students: Military Academy Nominations for more information.