Congressman Bean Celebrates Service Academy Nominations Class of 2030
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) announced his 2026 U.S. Service Academy nominations for Florida’s Fourth Congressional District during a special ceremony at FSCJ Cecil Field in Jacksonville.
Following a rigorous application, interview, and selection process, students were recommended by a diverse committee of Northeast Floridians, including military leaders and community members. Based on the committee’s recommendations, Congressman Bean officially nominated 15 students who met the stringent academic and physical requirements of the Military Service Academies.
“This year, I’m pleased to have nominated 15 bright young men and women from around the Fourth District who are considering an academy for their college of choice. Their dedication to leadership, commitment to service, and duty to country is inspiring and represents the very best of the next generation,” said Congressman Bean.
During the event, Congressman Bean nominated the following students:
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Nathan Gillan, Fleming Island High School
Amaia Arteta, St. John’s Academy
Roman Bereguta, Atlantic Coast High School
Gabriel Betancourt, Bartram Trail High School
Cohlton Moore, West Nassau High School
Skyler Phoenix-Dean, Clay High School
Rashaun Reid, Atlantic Coast High School
Aniya Robinson, Department of Defense Education Activity Spangdahlem High School
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (WEST POINT)
William Beard, The Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Skyler Phoenix-Dean, Clay High School
Elisabeth Stewart, The Bolles School
Amaia Arteta, St. John’s Academy
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Gabriel Betancourt, Bartram Trail High School
Neil Chacha, Oakleaf High School
Sawyer Gammon, Fernandina Beach High School
Nathan Gillan, Fleming Island High School
Armaan Khan, International School of Kuala
Yul McNair, Ridgeview High School
Isaac Palmer, Middleburg High School
Skyler Phoenix-Dean, Clay High School
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