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Washington, DC—July 24, 2023…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors, traveled to the United States Military Academy at West Point to observe cadet summer training, meet with cadets and West Point leadership, and lead the West Point Board of Visitors meeting.

Congressman Womack said, “West Point commissions young officers of character dedicated to the values of Duty, Honor, and Country. I’m always proud to see firsthand the rigorous training and visit with our cadets. As Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors, I led today’s Board meeting, where we discussed repairs needed from the recent storms and improving the developmental experience for our future Army leaders. I’m committed to these cadets and ensuring USMA remains the world’s preeminent leadership institute.”

From left to right, Congressman Womack pictured with Carlee Casteel (Rogers), Ethan Carlson (Bentonville), and Josiah McCullough (Lowell). All three cadets are from Arkansas’ Third Congressional District and are starting their first year at USMA.

Yesterday, Womack observed cadet summer training, including Buddy Team Live Fire and a Hand Grenade Range. He led today's Board of Visitors meeting, where 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 damage assessment from the recent storms in New York, developing leaders of character, building diverse and effective teams, modernizing readiness capabilities, strengthening partnerships, and the importance of investments in military readiness.

The U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors provides 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 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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