Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., has selected his nominees from Wyoming for the United States service academies for 2006.

Enzi’s choices for the U.S. Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine and Naval Academies include hopefuls from several Wyoming communities.

“The willingness of these students to serve our nation is characteristic of the exceptional nature of Wyoming’s youth. Academy service is a great way to serve our country and it provides an excellent education for these young men and women. It is great that these nominees have the desire to make a patriotic contribution to our country, especially during a time when we are faced with increased threats,” said Enzi. “The students and our country benefit greatly from this experience.”

Nominees are selected by an academy selection committee assembled by the senator. Receiving a nomination is the first step in the process of seeking an appointment to an academy. Individual academies will make their final selections from the list of nominees.

Students interested in attending a U.S. service academy can apply for a nomination from Enzi by calling his Gillette office at 307-682-6268 or by visiting his web page at enzi.senate.gov.

Air Force Academy:
Benjamin Hansen, Green River
Eric Hutto, Cheyenne
Randy Jones, Bear River
Douglas Katein-Taylor, Cheyenne
Gregory Knopik, Casper
Marshall Nye, Powell

Military Academy:
Benjamin Hansen, Green River
Douglas Katein-Taylor, Cheyenne
Zane Macey, Sinclair
Marshall Nye, Powell
Zachary Reiter, Rock Springs

Merchant Marine Academy:
Eric Hutto, Cheyenne
Gregory Knopik, Casper
Marshall Nye, Powell

Naval Academy:
Douglas Katein-Taylor, Cheyenne
Gregory Knopik, Casper