On Friday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) visited the United States Military Academy at West Point where he met with Superintendent Lieutenant General Steven Gilland, toured various facilities, ate lunch with Oklahoma Cadets, and spoke to class SS465 – Terrorism: New Challenges.
Each year, Senator Mullin has the privilege of nominating Oklahoma candidates for appointments to four of the five U.S. military academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
“The Cadets at West Point are the future of this nation and it was an honor to spend the day with them on campus. They will face monumental challenges in the ever-changing national security landscape,” said Senator Mullin. “But I am confident that the elite education and training they receive at West Point will more than prepare them to tackle those challenges head on. I am so proud of our West Point Cadets and am inspired by their selfless dedication to the United States of America.”
Picture #1: Senator Mullin with Superintendent Lieutenant General Steven Gilland where they discussed the importance of national security and the stellar Cadets at West Point.
Pictures #2 and #3: Senator Mullin ate lunch with 8 Cadets from Oklahoma while his wife, Christie, ate lunch with 6 other Cadets also from Oklahoma.
Picture #4: Oklahoma Cadets from left to right include, CDT Graham Curtsinger, CDT Ethan Harder, CDT Easton Deyoe, and CDT Zachary Prince.
Picture #5: Senator Mullin with CDT Graham Curtsinger.
Pictures #6 and #7: Senator Mullin spoke to SS465: Terrorism – New Challenges class about his role on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Also featured is instructor MAJ Leo Matthews.
