I have a cadet at the Air Force Academy currently. He was the principal nomination for district 8 last year. He didn't receive any nominations from his senators. His little brother is a senior this year and applying to USAFA. His little brother received a competitive nomination from district 8 for USAFA, but not the principal. He also received a nomination from Senator Cantwell for USAFA. Interestingly enough he also received a nomination from Senator Murray for USMMA. Unfortunately we were notified of this on February 2, he never opened an application for USMMA and their deadline was January 31st
. USAFA is his first choice. He's really hoping to attend the Academy with his older brother. My understanding is in the state of Washington that if someone receives a principal nomination, they do not get nominated by their senators. Historically that is what I have seen.