Congressman Womack is sworn in for a sixth term as Chairman of the West Point BOV

Washington, DC – March 28, 2023….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) was just reelected to serve as the Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV). The United States Military Academy BOV is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on institutional matters, including morale and discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other issues.

Congressman Womack said, “It's a great honor to be elected Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors once again. I consider USMA to be the world's preeminent leadership institute, and my commitment to these cadets grows stronger every day. Producing officers of character, capable of leading soldiers in armed conflict, is one of our nation's highest callings. I am grateful to my colleagues for this honor and to the bright young minds of my district that are committed to Army leadership.”

Current and future cadets from the Third District of Arkansas:

Class of 2023

• Tyler Moran of Fort Smith

Class of 2024

• Ashton Bailey of Fort Smith
• Garrett Chrisman of Cave Springs
• Kayden Eckman of Eureka Springs
• Pierce Guthrie of Bentonville

Class of 2025

• Tysen Barbour Fayetteville
• Leyton Elmore of Fort Smith
• Aidan Looney of Bentonville
• Gary Phillips of Van Buren
• Luke Rucker of Rogers
• Kale Sheets of Fort Smith

Class of 2026

• Aubrey Bailey of Fort Smith
• Ellery Doyna of Fayetteville
• Luke Monk of Fort Smith
• Madison Phillips of Bentonville
• Sydney Rhuda of Bentonville
• Joey Sta Romana of Centerton
• Luke Welcher of Fayetteville

Class of 2027

• Carlee Casteel of Rogers

Board members received briefings on West Point’s academic, physical, and military priorities. Faculty and cadets also led discussions on a range of topics, including developing leaders of character, building diverse and effective teams, modernizing readiness capabilities, strengthening partnerships, and the importance of investments in military readiness.

Womack was first appointed to the BOV in 2012 by Speaker John Boehner and subsequently elected BOV Chairman in 2017. He is currently the only congressional representative from Arkansas to serve on the board.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

womack.house.gov

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