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.