“I am excited to be a part of the logistician corps of the Army, support fellow Soldiers and serve my country,ˮ Smith said. Hugs, high-fives, screaming, crying and one-of-a-kind celebrations began throughout the theatre.Īs the realization of their future in the Army began to set in, cadets were encouraged to leave the theatre, report to their designated branch areas and receive their branch insignia.Ĭlass of 2022 Cadet Cameryn Smith, member of the Black Knight Drill Team and National Society of Black Engineers, shared her excitement of being selected to the Quartermaster branch. “Raise those envelopes high to the sky - Class of 2022,ˮ said Col. “Let’s go! Let’s go!” screamed cadets from Company B-2 Bulldogs as they waited for the order. With excitement and nervousness in the air, tactical command teams called on each cadet and handed each one a sealed envelope with his or her name on it. You’ll do it with honor, and you’ll do it for country. ‘For Many Stand the Few.ʼ We know that you will do your duty. They’ll learn soon enough that you’re pretty smart and more than capable but that’s what they want to see first. How much you care about your unit and how much you care about the mission. What they want to know is how much you care. “They know that you’re probably pretty smart but when you get there you need to understand (one) thing - the Soldiers who you lead really don’t care how much you know. They will know you graduated from West Point,ˮ Cody said. “Everybody knows that you’ll be from the Class of 2022.
I think the most important part of the transformation is leading and how we develop leaders.”Ĭody assured the group of cadets that their education from West Point is the best in the world, but alone, it isn’t enough to lead the best asset in the Army. It’s not just about the modernization of our equipment and the new technologies that you read about. “These changes are going to dramatically change the way the Army will fight in the future, how it will be organized and how our Army will train. Your Army is undergoing the largest transformation change in over four decades,ˮ Cody said. You’re joining an Army at a very exciting time. Then Cody seamlessly spoke about the significance of the 17 Army branches. With that said, the cadets in attendance clapped and roared in approval of the 50-year affiliate class member. “Truth be known - I was mediocre cadet,” Cody said. Last time I was introduced I thought I was at my funeral.” Cody said.Ĭody then quipped about his academy career. Army, took the stage and seemed to break the stress in his opening comment. Cody.Ĭody, West Point Class of 1972 graduate and former vice chief of staff of the U.S. Quander.Īfter his speech, Quander introduced the distinguished guest speaker for the evening, retired Gen. You’re 170 days until graduation, a month from entering your final semester as a cadet, two weeks from your second to last set of term ends, one week from beating Navy and minutes from receiving the branch that you worked so hard to earn,” said the Commandant of Cadets, Brig. ‘For Many Stand the Few.ʼ What an absolutely special day it is. 2, 1,026 cadets assembled inside Eisenhower Hall Theatre in an event hosted by the Department of Military Instruction to discover what branch they will proudly serve upon graduating and commissioning in May. Military Academy Class of 2022 celebrated one of its most significant milestones at West Point thus far - Branch Night. (Photo Credit: Christopher Hennen) VIEW ORIGINAL Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Īfter 1,026 firsties received one of the 17 Army branches, they celebrated with their classmates on the accomplishment. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ĭlass of 2022 Cadets John Gordon (left) and Cameryn Smith (right) pose for a photo after receiving their branch notification during Branch Night Dec.
Army, as a member of the 50-year affiliate class for the Class of 2022, was the guest speaker Dec. Cody, West Point Class of 1972 graduate and former vice chief of staff of the U.S. (Photo Credit: Christopher Hennen) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 2 at various locations in Eisenhower Hall. Cadets from the Class of 2022 hit a significant milestone as they received their branch assignments, indicating the area of expertise they will serve as an Army officer, during Branch Night Dec.
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