Womack Elected to Ninth Term as Chairman of West Point Board of Visitors

WASHINGTON, D.C.- February 23, 2026… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) was reelected today to serve as the Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV). The United States Military Academy at West Point 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 am honored and privileged to be reelected as Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors. Nothing inspires me more than seeing young men and women come to West Point and commit to the rigorous 47-month experience that develops them into officers of character in the greatest Army in the world. The cadets at West Point-including those from Arkansas's Third District-are exceptional individuals who have chosen service over self, and ensuring their success strengthens our Army and our nation. I am thankful to my fellow Board members for this honor and the opportunity to continue serving alongside them."

Current cadets from the Third District of Arkansas:

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

Trystin Davis; Bentonville

June Dresel; Fayetteville

Tehya Meers; Fayetteville

Christopher Monk; Fort Smith

Cooper Thompson; Springdale

Jackson Witherington; Fort Smith

Class of 2029

Arthur Coomer; Bentonville

Ryan Johnson; Rogers

At today's organizational meeting, board members received briefings on West Point's academic, physical, and military priorities. Faculty led discussions on a wide range of topics, including developing leaders of character, branching and post assignments, the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition, the Summer Leaders Experience and cadet summer training, infrastructure updates, annual intellectual themes, athletics updates, and academic modernization to meet the demands of future warfare.

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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