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Washington, DC—March 7, 2024…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, “I’m deeply honored to be elected to serve as Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors for my seventh term. My commitment to these cadets grows stronger each year. It’s always special for me when kids in my district join the Long Gray Line. Developing officers of character, dedicated to Army leadership and producing an effective, ready force continue to be among my highest priorities. I’m grateful for my colleagues and our work to help West Point execute their mission of educating and training Army officers committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country.”

Current and future cadets from the Third District of Arkansas:

Class of 2024

Ashton Bailey; Fort Smith

Garrett Chrisman; Cave Springs

Kayden Eckman; Eureka Springs

Pierce Guthrie; Bentonville

Class of 2025

Tysen Barbour; Fayetteville

Leyton Elmore; Fort Smith

Aidan Looney; Bentonville

Gary Phillips; Van Buren

Luke Rucker; Rogers

Kale Sheets; Fort Smith

Class of 2026

Ellery Doyna; Fayetteville

Luke Monk; Fort Smith

Sydney Rhuda; Bentonville

Joey Sta Romana; Centerton

Luke Welcher; Fayetteville

Class of 2027

Carlee Casteel; Rogers

Josiah McCullough; Lowell

Class of 2028

June Dresel; Fayetteville

Tehya Meers; Fayetteville

Board members received briefings on West Point’s academic, physical, and military priorities. Faculty and cadets 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.