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Washington, DC—May 21, 2022….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV), today joined Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James McConville, and other Army leaders at the U.S. Military Academy’s (USMA) graduation ceremony. The event honored the more than a thousand young men and women, including four cadets from the Third District, who were recently commissioned into the United States Army as second lieutenants.

Congressman Womack said, “The Long Gray Line never ceases because courageous young men and women continually step forward to serve America. Four years ago, these cadets walked onto these grounds ready to start their path of service. Now, they leave as the next generation of the Army. They have sworn a solemn oath to defend at all costs—and I know the principles of Duty, Honor, Country will always guide them. It has been an honor to watch their journey as Chairman of the BOV. To Isaac, Rebecca, Dominik, Samuel, and every graduating member of the Class of 2022—congratulations! A grateful nation salutes you!”

Graduates from Arkansas’s Third District include:

• Isaac Antony of Fayetteville
• Rebecca Boushelle of Fayetteville
• Dominik Garretson of Fort Smith
• Samuel Shaw of Fayetteville

During the ceremony, the cadets who have undergone four years of rigorous academic, physical, and leadership training, recognized their oath to protect our nation faithfully and serve as leaders of character. Each newly commissioned officer previously received their second lieutenant bars and will now head to their first duty assignments. 

West Point is a preeminent leader development institution that is focused on educating, preparing, and training the next generation of Army leaders. The USMA Board of Visitors is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on academy matters, including morale and discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other issues deemed appropriate by board members. Womack was first appointed to the BOV in 2012 by Speaker John Boehner and subsequently elected Chairman in 2017. He is currently the only congressional representative from Arkansas to serve on the BOV.

Learn more about every Third District Arkansan graduating from a military service academy this month here.

Congressman Womack with Isaac Antony of Fayetteville and family

Congressman Womack with Rebecca Boushelle of Fayetteville and family

Congressman Womack with Samuel Shaw of Fayetteville and family