 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am Sergeant First Class Erin Beaver, Master of Ceremonies for today's event. Welcome to West Point and the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023. The soundtrack for today's ceremony is provided by the West Point Band assembled on the field to your left. Established in 1817, the West Point Band's core mission is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets through world-class music. The West Point Band is under the direction of the band's commander, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Tovan. Please give a round of applause for the West Point Band. Before we commence today's ceremony, I have a few announcements that will help your understanding of proper courtesies for today's event. After the Class of 2023 marches into Mikey Stadium, you will hear the order, sound attention, marking the official start of the graduation ceremony. It is customary to rise at the bugle call of sound attention as well as for the arrival of the official party and our guest speaker, the vice president of the United States of America, Kamala Harris. After the official party has been announced and has arrived at the platform, please remain standing and render appropriate courtesies for honors to the vice president and for the national anthem of the United States of America. Uniform service members will salute, military veterans are encouraged to salute, and civilians are asked to please show the same courtesy to our nation by removing your hat and placing your right hand over your heart. We encourage you to join in the singing of our national anthem. At its completion, we ask that you remain standing for the invocation. As a courtesy, please also rise when the vice president completes her address to the Class of 2023. The vice president will then present diplomas to those cadets awarded summa cum laude designation, the class valedictorian, the cadet first captain, the class president, and the Army Athletic Association trophy winners. The remaining graduates will receive their diplomas alphabetically by company. Cadets in the first and second regiments will be seated on the north side of the stadium to your left. The commandant of cadets and the dean of the academic board will present diplomas on that side of the dais. Cadets in the third and fourth regiments will be seated on the south side of the stadium to your right. The superintendent will present diplomas on that side of the dais. During the ceremony, you will be asked to rise for the arrival of the official party, the national anthem, the invocation, the singing of the song, the core, the singing of the alma mater, the administration of the oath of office to the graduating class, the singing of the Army song, and for the benediction. At the conclusion of today's ceremony, the Class of 2023 will participate in the time-honored tradition of the cadet hat toss. Children may participate in this ceremony provided that they meet the following criteria. They must be 4 to 10 years old, between 42 inches and 54 inches tall and accompanied by a parent or guardian who was 18 years or older. The child must be accompanied from the initial screening point to the completion of the hat toss. Once the distribution of diplomas to the graduating class begins, those wishing to participate in the hat toss may move to the screening point at the ramp located in the southwest corner of the stadium. All participants must enter the screening point to participate in the hat toss. Parents or guardians and children may enter the staging area only after the child meets the criteria for participation. Parents or guardians must remain on the field in the appropriate staging area for their child to participate. However, parents are not authorized to collect a hat or accompany their child to the hat toss collection area. Children may only pick up one hat. Participants will take all directives from the officers, non-commissioned officers, event staff, security personnel and cadets directing the event. Following the ceremony, shuttle bus transportation will be available from Mikey Stadium to Buffalo Soldier Field, Clinton Lot and K Lot. The shuttle will run a continuous loop to these stops until approximately 6 p.m. The buses will board outside the east side of the stadium directly behind the dais. For this service, it is recommended to depart through Gate 3 in the northeast corner of the stadium. For our ADA guests and those with limited mobility, transportation is available at Gate 7 outside the southwest corner of the stadium to F Lot. Be courteous and cautious as you leave the stadium. Bar pinning ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. Finally, we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy today's ceremony. As a courtesy, we ask that you remain considerate of those around you as you take pictures or video. We would also like to remind you that Mikey Stadium is a non-smoking, non-vaping, non-smokeless tobacco facility and to silence your cell phones during the ceremony. We thank you for your understanding following these important guidelines. We'll ensure everyone has a great experience today at the United States Military Academy. In just a few moments, the Class of 2023 will march into the stadium from the east side of the field. The first and second regiments will enter on the north side of the stadium and the third and fourth regiments will enter on the south side of the stadium. When today's ceremony is complete, please remain in your seat until the official party has departed the area. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Once again, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Mikey Stadium here at West Point. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the United States Military Academy Class of 2023. Second Lieutenant bars to members of the Class of 2023 as they take their class of 1973, which just celebrated its 50th class reunion here at West Point, has developed a special relationship with the Class of 2023. Since June 2018, members of the Class of 1973 have engaged with and supported the Class of 2023 every step of the way from our day to graduation. The cadet phase of bonding and mentorship between these two classes culminates today when the Class of 1973 presents a set of Second Lieutenant bars engraved with 73-23. The representatives of the Class of 1973 presenting the bars have distinguished records of service to the armed forces and the nation during times of war and in peace. I will introduce them to you now. Seated on the north side of the dais to your left, Lieutenant General Jeffrey A. Sorenson, U.S. Army retired, former Class of 1973 president, and Colonel Robert P. Kane Jr., U.S. Army retired, Class of 1973 president. Seated on the south side of the dais to your right, Mr. Thomas C. Shull, West Point Association of Graduates Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, and Lieutenant Colonel Albert A. Charetta, U.S. Army retired, 50-year affiliation program class lead. Gentlemen, we welcome you back to attend this special graduation ceremony. It is a pleasure and honor to have you here with us today. Ladies and gentlemen, how about a round of applause for the Class of 1973 and their outstanding dedication to the Class of 2023? Ladies and gentlemen and members of the Class of 2023, just as the long gray line represents the connection of all graduates throughout the academy's storied history, today's faculty processional recognizes the dedication and academic excellence of all United States Military Academy faculty both past and present. Please welcome representatives of the faculty of the United States Military Academy. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the platform our distinguished guests. United States Senator for the State of Rhode Island and West Point Class of 1971, the Honorable Jack Reed. United States Congressman from the State of Arkansas and West Point Board of Visitors Chairman, the Honorable Steve Wilmak. United States Representative for New York's 18th Congressional District and West Point Class of 2004, the Honorable Pat Ryan. The Commandant of Cadets, Brigadier General Mark C. Quander, the Dean of the Academic Board, Brigadier General Shane R. Reeves. The Deputy Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Daniel J. McCarthy. The Director of the Character Integration Advisory Group, Dr. Jeff Peterson. The West Point Chief of Staff, Colonel Brian J. Novoselic. The United States Military Academy Command Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major, Phil K. Beretto. The United States Corps of Cadets Command Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major, Robert T. Craven. Members of the Academic Board and other Senior Academy leaders, sound attention. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the entrance of the official party. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the 25th Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Christine E. Wormith. First Captain, bring the class to parade rest. Bring the class to attention. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the entrance of the official party. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the 25th Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Christine E. Wormith. The 40th Chief of Staff of the Army, General James C. McConville. And the 61st Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Lieutenant General Stephen W. Gilland. Ladies and gentlemen, the 49th Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the invocation by Chaplain Keith Goode. To the class of 23, congratulations. You were smart last night and you're all here. I invite you to join with me as we ask a blessing on this day. It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step and looking back on all the steps that have been made in this incredible 47-month journey. We cannot help but be thankful for the memories that have been made along the path. For Beast, for Buckner, for Social Runs, for the Ring Weekend, for a lifetime of friendships. The Lord, we are mindful of the bad as well, for reg boards and for COVID challenges. Lord, we'll even be thankful for Yodel today. Lord, it has been an incredible thousand-mile journey for this class. But now dear God, we see that this journey is almost complete. I ask that you bless these last steps as they cross the finish line, as each cadet moves across this stage, raises their right hand and then steps out into the world to begin again. Amen. Please be seated. Please welcome the 61st Superintendent of the United States Military Academy Lieutenant General Stephen W. Gilland. It is a beautiful day and when you look out at this crowd and we know how proud you are of the class of 2023. Madam Vice President, Second Gentleman Emhoff, Senator Reid, Congressman Womack and Congressman Brian, Secretary Wormuth, General Comble, distinguished guests and alumni, teammates, family and friends, ladies and gentlemen, good morning and welcome to historic West Point and the United States Military Academy. On behalf of the entire West Point team, we are honored to have you here today to celebrate these outstanding young Americans of the class of 2023 as they graduate and commission as the newest officers and leaders of character in our United States Army. First, a very special welcome to the parents, grandparents, siblings, families and friends of our graduates here today. Let's have a round of applause for them. Thank you for entrusting your sons and daughters to us these past four years and thank you for the love, support and encouragement you've given to them along the way. They are here today because of it. Also, I'd like to acknowledge the members of the proud and free class of 1973, the 50-year affiliate class for today's graduating class. Developing leaders takes a village and we thank you for being part of our village these past four years. We are grateful for your support and mentorship over the past four years showing them the strength and resilience of the Long Gray line. Class of 2023, freedom is not free. Congratulations and well done. Today, your cadet experience at West Point may come to an end, but today really marks the beginning of a journey as you assume the mantle of leadership as officers in our Army. I know you're all looking forward to the journey ahead and rightfully so, but before you put their gate in your rear view mirror, take a moment to reflect on your time at West Point and think about all the opportunities and experiences you've had and the challenges you've overcome toward educating, training and inspiring you to become a leader of character. Think about all the hard work, maybe a little blood, lots of sweat and maybe a few tears as well as the grit, the energy and your continual pursuit of excellence. Think about the friends you've made and the relationships developed, the camaraderie with battle buddies and teammates, the tax instructors, coaches and old grads who encouraged you and mentored you and of course the family and friends who supported you and cheered you on. Take a moment to appreciate and thank all the people who have helped you get to here today and to appreciate all the experiences and opportunities that have helped shape you over the past four years. As you leave West Point, build on those experiences and opportunities as you begin your journey as a leader of character. And as you prepare to embark on that journey, remember that today is about the responsibility of service, both to country and to others. It's about challenging yourselves and challenging others to be better, to be better teammates, better officers and better leaders of character. And today is about the responsibility of leadership as army officers, your responsibility to support and defend the constitution of our United States, your responsibility to uphold and enforce standards, to lead by example and embody what right looks like, and most importantly your responsibility, your obligation to the citizens of our nation and to our soldiers, America's sons and daughters, your obligation to give them your very best leadership. Also take a moment to reflect and appreciate what it means to be a graduate of the United States Military Academy. You will grip hands with generations past and present, leaders of character who answered their nation's call to serve, guided by the values of our army and the ideals of this institution, duty, honor, country. Just as they've inspired you, you will now in turn inspire future generations. The Class of 2023, you are ready to face the challenges that await you. You are prepared to live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence in all that you do. Congratulations and Godspeed to you all. Madam Vice President, Madam Secretary, General McConnell, on behalf of the academy team, it is an honor to present this outstanding class to you this morning as our nation's newest leaders of character. Ladies and gentlemen, it is absolutely my honor to introduce this morning's commencement speaker, the 49th Vice President of the United States, the honorable Kamala Harris. Good morning to the members of Congress, Senator Jack Reed, congressman Steve Womack, and congressman Pat Ryan, to the Secretary of the Army, Christine Worma, Chief of Staff of the Army, General James McConville, and Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Lieutenant General Stephen Gilland, and to the soldiers and officers and faculty and staff and distinguished guests. It is an honor, truly an honor, to be with all of you this morning, and to the cadets of the class of 2023. Congratulations. You made it. You made it. You made it through Beast and Buckner, through remote learning and Sammy. You celebrated together at holiday dinners and ring weekend, and you beat Navy yes twice. To make it to today, I am also aware that some of you had to sneak out after taps to spin Sedgwick Spurs. I will not ask for a show of hands, but for those who did, it clearly worked. Cadets, today you come to the end of what I am sure will prove to be 47 of the most challenging and rewarding months of your life, and there are so many people indeed who helped make it to this day, to the families and loved ones here. Thank you for the incredible care and support you have given these leaders. I know you feel an immense sense of pride looking at our cadets, and it is a pride I share, and that our country shares. On behalf of our Commander-in-Chief, President Joe Biden, and our entire nation. Cadets, it is my honor to congratulate you on taking your place in the Long Gray Line. Some of you are the first in your family to graduate from West Point. Others of you have long family legacies here. As just one example, in a few minutes Cadet Mary Bell will walk across this stage. Cheering her on is her mother, Therese, class of 1986. Her father, Michael, class of 1983, are two of Mary's uncle, three of Mary's cousins, all graduates of West Point. So Mary, as it turns out you have convened a family reunion here today. Also graduating today are Cadets Erin Hall and Claire Dorske, with a popular cheering fan right over there. Four years ago, as a United States Senator, it was my great honor to nominate them for admission to this academy, and today is the point of personal privilege. It is my proud honor to watch them complete this journey. So to the class of 2023, and to all the Cadets here today, you stand on the broad shoulders of generations of Americans who have worn the uniform, including many barrier breakers and trailblazers. In fact, this year you celebrate the 75th anniversary of the integration of women in the military, as well as the desegregation of our military. All stones are a reminder of a fundamental truth. Our military is strongest when it fully reflects the people of America. West Point, each and every day, America's service members demonstrate extraordinary skill, dedication and discipline. They are willing to sacrifice everything, to protect the lives and liberty of people they may never meet. And I believe there is no more noble work than a person can do than to serve our nation in uniform. And today, then to the class of 2023, you join the greatest fighting force the world has ever seen. Cadets, since our day, your first day on campus, the world has drastically changed. A once in a century global pandemic took millions of lives and disrupted life for billions more. America ended our longest war, and Russia launched the first major ground war in Europe since World War II. Looking forward to the future, it is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where long-standing principles are at risk. In Ukraine, Russia's aggression is an attack on the lives and freedom of the Ukrainian people and an attack on international rules and norms that have served as the foundation of international security and prosperity for generations. In the Indo-Pacific, China is rapidly modernizing its military and threatening both the freedom of the seas and rules of international commerce. At the same time, autocrats have become bolder, the threat of terrorism persists, and an accelerating climate crisis continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods, all a threat to global stability and security. And here's how I see it. In the face of all these challenges, America plays a singular role of leadership. Cadets, global security, and global prosperity depend on the leadership of the United States of America. And a strong America remains indispensable to the world. Democratic ideals of freedom and liberty inspire billions. Vibrant economy creates unmatched innovation and opportunity and drives global growth. Our unrivaled network of allies and partners allows us to build coalitions and catalyze global action in a way no other nation can. And our military is the strongest in the world. Our military is a force that underwrites global stability and our national security. And it is this pillar of our strength where you cadets have dedicated yourself to lead. Essential to our strength is the role, then, that you will play in defending our nation's highest ideals. Because today, of course, is not only a graduation, it is a commissioning. In just a few moments, you will take an oath, not to a person, not to a political party, but to the Constitution. You will take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. And by extension, to support and defend our most sacred ideals, freedom, democracy, and rule of law, all across the world, the soldiers of the United States Army defend these ideals. And as Vice President, I have seen it firsthand. In Poland, on NATO's Eastern flank, I met with soldiers of the Army's Fifth Corps, who deter threats to the NATO Alliance and stand for freedom across Europe. In South Korea at the DMZ, I met with members of the Eighth Army who are standing shoulder to shoulder with our South Korean allies, protecting their democracy and international rule of law. And soon, as officers in the United States Army, you will join the ranks of those brave warriors and make your own mark on the world. So wherever you go from here, remember your oath, let it guide you in all that you do, including toward innovation. Because to protect our ideals in the 21st century, the United States military must remain the most innovative fighting force in the world. Now this is where I'm talking to you all based on your generation at this moment in time. So think about it, from computers to the internet to satellite navigation, our military historically has been on the front, the forefront of research, development, and technological discovery. Advancements made by our military have not only strengthened our national security, they have helped to improve everyday life for people across the world. And so as I look out at you, I know that you will build on that leadership because of course your generation grew up online. Technology that might be intimidating or unfamiliar to other generations, to you is exciting and intuitive. You see what can be unburdened by what has been, and you have the agility and the ability to bring that potential to life. Here at West Point, you have reinforced then those skills. You have trained in cyber, in robotics, in artificial intelligence, and systems engineering. And now you will take this experience and apply it as officers. You will enable rapid adoption of new technology into every aspect of war fighting, which might mean using AI to predict the movements of our adversaries. Might mean autonomous vehicles to support and supply our forces or virtual reality to train our soldiers on new weapons systems. And as I think about the future of our military, I am particularly optimistic because of you. Because I know you will make sure that as the character of warfare changes, no nation will match the power of America's military on traditional battlefields or in future domains. Let's also be clear. The power of America's military not only rests on our technology, our weaponry, our hardware. It rests on the character and the resolve of our people. America has no greater resource, no greater strategic asset than the men and women who wear our uniform. Our soldiers are the best trained and most prepared in the world. The most effective, most cohesive, and most lethal warriors in the world. And as officers, you are about to be granted one of the greatest privileges and most sacred duties that our nation can bestow to lead American service members. Cadets in the not too distant future after you are commissioned and after you complete your basic officer leadership course, many of you will meet your platoon for the first time. So here's what's going to happen. Those soldiers will look in your eyes. They will look into your eyes for resolve, for support, for guidance, and for leadership. And in that moment, I imagine you will feel some excitement and also perhaps some uncertainty. But know this. You are ready. You have graduated from the preeminent leader development institution in the world. And you have everything you need, the skills, the knowledge, and the character to serve our nation. We believe for more than two centuries. America has relied on the conscience, the capability, and the courage of West Point officers. Today our nation turns to each of you for the strength that you have built here at West Point. The physical strength, the mental strength, the emotional strength, and the strength of character. And in years to come, I promised you, you will be tried and you will be tested. And I am so very confident that you will rise to each occasion. Whatever comes your way, you are ready and you are ready because you are true leaders of character. And so now, Class of 2023, as your Vice President, it is my profound honor to congratulate you on this tremendous accomplishment and to address you for the first time as graduates of the United States Military Academy. May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America. Thank you. Thank you for your words of wisdom today. On behalf of the Class of 2023, I would like to present you with this gift of a cadet's saber as a token of our appreciation for your words today. Please remain standing for the singing of the core. Ladies and gentlemen, the Dean of the Academic Board, Brigadier General Shane R. Reeves. Class of 2023, your education has prepared you to be a leader of character, sworn to uphold the values embodied in our Constitution. So, on behalf of the Academic Board, I present these graduates and recommend each as worthy of the Bachelor of Science degree. The Vice President of the United States will present diplomas to those cadets awarded summa cum laude, designation, class valedictorian, cadet first captain, class president, and the Army Athletic Association trophy winners. Will the members of the Class of 2023 now come forward to receive their diplomas? Congratulations. Kai L. Younggren, top cadet, M. Bennett, valedictorian, first captain, brigade commander, and Army Athletic Association trophy winner, Lauren E. Drysdale, class president, Malik G. Belong, Army Athletic Association trophy winner, Kevin M. Dubrule, Kyle J. Cass, Malina O. Allison F. Greit, Aaron D. Hall, Timothy A. Widener, Samuel T. Herzog, Marlee E. Waite, Anthony C. Marco, Brooke M. Finnecy, William R. Reynkin, Lewis T. Guzzi, Brynn M. L. Wine, Abigail J. Graham, W. Perry, Logan J. Doyle, Gregory A. Langone, Emily E. Irkov, Elijah A. Dabkowski, Mark A. Nyland, Christian D. Bobo, Jack T. Galante, Michael A. Bonifacio, Nicholas E. Liebers, Grant M. Parker, Connor S. Bishop, Vani Verma, Erica M. Rapp, Jacob P. Goodwin, Margaret T. Williams, Alexandra M. Cajigal, Liam R. Sasser, Christopher J. Sawinski, Mary E. Bell, Pierce A. Garver, Michael P. Santani, Natalie R. Block, Russell S. Myers, Jillian E. Scott, Seth P. Benson, James R. Baker, First Regiment, Mackenzie E. Arns, Third Regiment, Patrick D. Armstrong, Ian P. Bickerton, Logan D. Bakken, Anjali E. Black, Diana R. Boyer, William N. Boone, Jonathan D. Doherty, Jacob M. Corsaro, Aiden Q. Done, Andrew M. Dawson, Kenneth C. Donnelly, Ryan M. DeCaprio, Blake A. Doherty, Dean P. Fitzgerald, Thomas G. Farrell, Zachary D. Hall, Cade L. Holly, Michael G. Lamont, Levi D. Ren, Taylor N. Miller, Augustine H. Kim, Jr., Isaiah J. Morris, Ezekiel T. Mercado, Roganzu D. Mulissa, Tanner P. Murray, Trevor S. Nakata, Molly L. Sawyer, Jack Q. O'Neill, Zachary T. Simon, Liam A. Reef, Vivian Chai, Eli S. Short, Trent J. Tucker, Devonte R. Smith, Anton M. Tumaliwan, Joshua D. Taylor, Zachary D. Barber, Edwin L. West IV, Elias D. Brown, Pierre H. Boss, Rory W. Brown, Cole R. Breton, Benjamin D. Buya, Richard A. Iyer III, Conrad L. Davis, Alexandra D. Gibbs, Kirsten Y. Eggers, Duncan K. Paislett, Thomas F. Gabriel, Blake A. James, Nicholas H. Garza, Richard L. Johnson II, Dirk R. Hirschberger, Joel N. Jose, Sabria M. Hunter, Max G. Comacher, Denver J. Jackson, Tyler J. Komorowski, Christina P. Lyons, Michael A. Kovasevic, Elizabeth J. Massari, Emma M. Kurt, Isaac A. Merritt, Caleb W. Lester, Riley P. McHale, Stephen W. McKinney, Joseph K. Miller, Luke L. McLaren, Noah M. Miller, Anthony J. Melendez, Justin V. Nguyen, Collin C. Miller, Caleb S. Richardson, Tia S. Morris, Michael C. Roddy, Gabriella E. Murley, Gus W. Ruth, Aiden P. O'Dowd, Allen D. Salazar, Salvador E. Perez, Haley M. Seward, Sydney N. Polanski, Madison J. Strantz, Olivia C. Skelton, Sydney M. Wygand, Matthew J. Forkowski, Noah W. Wilson, Madison S. Warren, Ethan M. Shoe, Oliver M. Wood, Jordan L. Bates, Parker G. Adams, Kade C. Cunningham, John E. Arnold, Edward T. Custey, Samuel S. Billisitz, Garrett B. Dally, Luke T. Braun, Brant P. DeMoss, Henry C. Carroll, Daylin C. Dahl, Casey J. Donaldson, Naomi O. Adegbe, Colin M. Dykes, Chance S. Franco, Alyssa Friel Watanabe, Eric Han, Josiah R. Gibson, William A. Healus, Dylan H. Golden, Angela Wong, Zachary W. Gould, Nigel A. James, Zachary C. Hellebuck, Benjamin S. Cook, Daniel Wang, Michael T. Lance, Ethan T. Lockard, Emma R. McDonald, Kade A. Menesco, Samuel J. Marley, Adam J. Moreno, Hope C. Matthews, Charles N. Necundee, Jack E. Menecozi, Jonathan W. Parnham, Trajan L. Nichols, Alma H. Red, James A. Pulse, Heidi Y. Ress, Jeremiah T. Rasmussen, Emma M. Ritchie, Kevin J. Ruthmire, Miles H. Silva, Lakan Sen, Jacob H. Tay, Kyle R. Swendler, Brooke E. Tuttle, Kelsey L. Taylor, Marcus F. Vega, Jude W. Watkins, Amadou S. Vaugh, Chloe A. Zendt, Kade H. Ballard, Michael J. Amberg, Corbin G. Barstow, Christopher R. Barrett, Parker L. Boomer, Christina M. Border Rodriguez, Alyssa B. Corfagno, Robert M. Bucher, Bethany C. Carter, Eric V. Cortese, Sadeeg Chaudhury, Ryan R. Deshane, Timothy C. D'Antonio, Jana R. Urkel, Andrew M. Fisonic, Mark G. Harotunian, Paul J. Gang, Christopher Y. Holmes Jr., Jonah J. Holt, Alec E. Jacobs, Annabelle J. Jaeger, Michael P. Larson, Gordon T. Cadel, William E. Leary III, Connor B. Kozel, Paige E. Lennon, Hannah M. Lamb, Stanley Liu, John C. Mayo, Luke C. Massasek, Tyler P. Moran, Cameron D. Miller, Michael A. Norris, Collin J. Morgan, Marciano A. Parasano, John P. Parker, Sage M. Peters, Michael W. Peters, Joshua T. Reese, Jackson J. Porter, John C. Smart, Christopher E. Robertson, William N. Tuttle, William T. Shrek, James L. Williams, Madison G. Tolston, Sky A. Williams, Ashley Ulrichson, Sori J. Gila, Simon L. Veillon, Ariel S. Zlatnick, David A. Withrow, Maxwell M. Brown, Robert E. Campbell, Charles P. Birx, Harry R. Combs, Christopher E. Beistrick Jr., Jonas M. Ebner, Nathaniel R. Campbell, Elizabeth A. Gilbert, Aaron R. Corey, Parker E. Haines, Sydney A. Frost, Kid J. Calsher Jr., Gary B. Fuller Jr., Joshua N. Kim, Spencer R. Gillis, Jacob E. Lappin, Derek T. Henderson, Mark D. Malone, Song H. Kang, Isaiah Z. McHeldery, Vishnu S. Kumar, William F. Middlebrooks, Thomas C. Lake, Kaylee E. Parker, Victoria C. Lamb, Kiran T. Place, Benjamin A. Mayo, Jacob J. Powell, Weston J. Myers, Bill Goon Poovrivdhaj from Mongolia, Matthew J. Porter, Nicole M. Saccinelli, Emma Richard Smith, Andres M. Santiago, John C. Roberts, Sarah R. Speck, Patrick J. Sherrod, Daniel H. Sullivan, Leon C. Ward, Katherine M. Sullivan, Tyler J. Williams, Joseph D. Taptich, Ethan F. Wilson, Jackson F. Tyler, Zachary C. Walsmore, Fabrice S. Voine, Chiara M. Wardak Simmons, Caitlyn U, Sam B. Abdelraza, Alicia A. Antonacci, Hilary R. Bella, Christian A. Conrad, Erin C. Bonner, Sydney N. Costin, Ronnick S. Brar, Dalton J. Ennis, Marquell A. Broughton, Justin L. Evanson, James N. Durant, Anthony M. Haynes, Tyler J. Gregory, Samuel M. Conan, Sarah A. Groden, Tyler T. Mackenzie, Trevor P. Harker, Darian C. McDonald, Jack M. Harrison, Joseph A. McGuire, Sean E. Keenan, Alden J. Miller, Alexander E. Kerr, Levi D. Montoya, J. A. Lopez-Gossia, Margaret M. Neumeier, Matthew A. Moore, Nathan C. Pasquale, Jacob A. Newellman, Joshua D. Prohaska, Denison D. Pio Salom, Nelson P. Ramsey, John N. Pibhan, Isabella E. Rowling, Benjamin B. Ryan, Jonathan D. Rudier Jr., Aiden C. Smith, Dominic A. Rudikevich, Genevieve B. Tang, Angelo T. Salazar, Marshall R. Wehmer, Colton P. Shull, Thomas J. Mazov, Carl J. Stainaporta, Jackson E. Blanchard, Bryson T. Stevens, Kai A. Bergman, Luca A. Testa, Natalie G. Cantu, Kyle W. Walker, Grady J. Chapman, Samuel A. Ward, Frank J. Champa, Liam B. Wilderotter, Nathan R. Doshi, Emily E. Anakin, Michael J. Erickson Jr., Mason R. Calbert, Connor J. Fay, Ashley G. Clegg, Devin L. Gay, Dante J. Dalmaso, Erica S. Harper, Nathaniel B. Demerit, Erica R. Hortel, Jessica H. Desena, John P. Linton, Brandon M. Dynan, Benjamin D. Lockie, Donald C. Flannery, Caroline M. Mauer, Godwin O. Jeddu, Patrick E. Malampi, Jordan J. Hardy, Thomas D. Mims, Dagan B. Herring, Gabriella M. Peralta, Jonathan Kim, Evelyn M. Pickett, Calvin L. Kingshill, Sidney S. Schauff, Tristan R. Laney, Mexicans C. Sutton, Benjamin T. Lopez, William R. Tilley, Martin R. McDonald, Nathan K. Voenkel, Joseph S. Meiner, Graham S. Ulrich, Carly P. Moore, Angelina N. Beebeck, Grant T. Nevoichek, Hannah E. Burke, Benjamin E. Wettstein, James M. Daniel II, Alexander B. Wolfe, Colin J. Day, Abigail R. Cepeda, Jack S. Perl, Randall E. Batson III, Mark G. Eddy, Benjamin T. Bloomfield, Miles C. Garrett, Chandler W. Bucklin, Hassan D. Grimes, Cody J. Butt, Thomas A. Hale, Annalise C. Calligan, Eda J. Hopkins, Jack C. Carlson, Aramosa G. Ioyobe, Stephen R. Cohn, Jordan H. Shankson, Jared M. Edwards, Alex C. Englisch, Brahim S. Murphy, Andrew M. Ferris, Jackson C. Pepe, Luke W. Frioni, Mark G. Eddy, J. D. Hajos, Megan K. Potter, Jordan D. Haida, Marie Angela St. Louise, Hunter M. Holt, Phillip T. Simone, Sareen Zhang, Arthur B. Lileshka, Nicholas S. Kramer, Logan T. Zuck, Christopher T. Lamphere, Everett C. Bevins, Justin A. Lescaufleur, Julian J. Chang, Noah A. Lozano, Luke V. Doyle, Michael P. Manetti, Samuel J. Eden, Christopher D. Mann, Isabel A. Fontana, Theodore F. Mayer, Jonathan A. Goober, Natalia J. Millian, Samantha T. Gunn, Luke C. Ollie, Daniel A. Hoffman, Matthew R. Ferris, Aaron S. Howell, Jaylin I. Shark, Jamel A. Jones Jr., Cody A. Stevens, William L. Jones, Nicholas D. Thomas, Logan K. Kelena, Ijama K. Akubweze, Daniel J. Lee, Alyssa R. Austin, Alyssa M. Mano, Anthony S. Capetta, Bryce M. Meurs, Reed W. Chandler, Thomas B. Mitchell Jr., Daniel Y. Chung, Gerald D. Moore, The Second, Deacon G. Donaldson, William E. Oderkirk, John C. Dongees, Seth A. Quackenbush, Caleb S. Doyle, Aiden J. Reinhart, Nicolo G. Goldman, Jolie N. Rydell, Colin J. Gray, Alexander P. Rivera, Michael W. Grimm, Timothy S. Rossman, Ian R. Hurst, Sidney M. Sealy, Max S. Huang, Alexander K. Sheenan, Benjamin B. Jensen, Alyssa J. Spell, Nicole M. Kayem, Cole D. Taft, Michael D. McAteer, Ryan R. Williams, Luke A. McCurdy, Jacob P. Willis, Brooke E. Rosenfeld, Second Regiment, Mitchell A. Bedard, Gavin W. Seiferd, Jackson H. Burdelson, William C. Shanahan, Kaitlyn M. Blevins, Zennan R. Stepien, Hudson D. Durfield, Carlos A. Vaquero IV, Lynn Egamy, Lola L. Wagner, Connor G. Gagnier, Fourth Regiment, Jacob K. Bales, Ezra O. Gavilan, Adam L. Bazan, Ethan J. Hull, Thomas D. Biggs, Nathan P. Jenkins, Simone B. Charlemagne, Christian R. Lilly, Amanda T. Chomo, Anna C. LaRero, Cruz S. Crawford, Cole W. Maybury, Ashely J. Dolan, Jordan B. Masterson, Ahmed W. Elgamel from Egypt, Emma R. McGrath, James E. Fenn IV, Brooke A. Mitchell, Jacob G. Foster, Turner H. Morton III, Jacob J. Frederick, Darrell L. Nixon Jr., Jeremiah R. Garrett, Haley J. Oskbe, Timothy P. Harris, Alexander M. Ramos, Brendan L. Johns, Joshua D. Rodebeck, Samuel W. Killebrew, Christopher D. Richardi, Kelly D. Kruger II, Edward M. Tang, Cheney H. Lieberman, David W. Trider, Alexander J. Leeson, Connor S. Anderson, Elijah M. Madkins, Parker A. Brosius, John F. Monney, Carson V. Brown, Kathleen M. Parker, Ethan R. Carson, Jared B. Paris, Alejandro D. Castanada-Mial, Kyle R. Patel, Daniel Y. Cho, Mario N. Sapinari, Samantha C. DeMonte, Claudia A. Xu, Peter F. Dignan, Isaiah M. Smith, Christopher W. Eno, Willie Zhang, Anthony J. Ferriolo, Noah R. Algi, Hannah E. Funke, Braden K. Eris, Meredith F. Fusselman, Addison M. Bertha, Brian Gonzalez Villa, Saylor A. Butters, Connor F. Howell, Jacob B. Estrada, Grace E. Keith, Zachary T. Evenson, Renee A. Lechner, Jack E. Fish, Tashaun A. Macklin, Jack G. Gale, Patrick M. McGurrin, D'Angelo M. Gordine, Ian M. Parker, Matthew S. Griner, Paul W. Robinson, William A. Hart, Brendan P. Slatery, John C. Kealy III, Michelle A. Zegda, Daniel R. Minyard, Cole M. Truex, Cole J. Nicholas, David P. Erbrock, Eric A. Park, Alvin L. Yee, James L. Paul II, Ezella E. Akoji, Ryan N. Padrani, Patricia S. Alburnas, Grant M. Price, Kyle W. Brett, Jacqueline A. Puskas, Thomas J. Cassidy, Natalie L. Rhyne, Sophia V. David, Mark D. Setness, Khalil J. Davis, Kamak Y. Scheppler, Kino K. Deere Jr., Benjamin A. Volper, Kelsey A. Edie, Larry Williams Jr., Christopher D. Erb Jr., Savannah E. Akenbach, Ryan R. Friedrich III, Ryan R. Aguilar, Jacob Gurley, Lewis R. Alfeld, Payton R. Hampton, Giancarlo N. Barbera, Matthew R. Hester, Matthew T. Beeson, Edwin Jang, Kaylee M. Cargile, Timothy K. Kiley, John C. Carpenter, Donovan J. Mannion, Sidney G. Cash III, Levy E. Margolin, Mateo N. Cordray, Brandon R. Mays, Robert S. Crossfield, Heather J. Ossacara, Jared S. Dingle, Christopher L. Perez, Judy Gopolakrishna, Ryan J. Santoro, Galena M. Gordon, James A. St. Phil II, Kristen C. Ganey, Jackson P. Willis, William D. Henry, Jaden A. Winkfield, Zachary C. Hines, Rhett Z. Ablenauer, Nicholas A. Howe, Jonah M. Barton, James A. Inman, Andrew K. Dent, Will D. Jefferson, Samuel W. DeRuz, Jordan F. Kinkl, Michael J. DeWalcotti, Zoe B. Martinez, Angel J. Espinosa, Elliott R. Mello, Tanner P. Folls, Lily C. Nunnery, Max A. Greener, Greg D. Puttkammer, Spencer C. Hoes, Dashel B. Rogers, Scott A. Eiliff Jr., Patrick J. Smith, Nathan D. Joes, Benjamin S. West, Mark F. Kirby, Sammy L. Whipple III, Zachary W. LeBlanc, Sawyer L. Williams, Edward W. Mangan Smurda Jr., Benjamin D. Abercrombie, Jacob L. Marchetti, Deanna S. Arbalias, Alexis Y. Martinez, Kyle E. Cady, Madison M. McGovern, Joseph J. Chadsoy, Carter T. McGurk, Rudolph C. Churchill, Aaron M. McSully, Jacob T. Craig, Julia L. Noletti, Claire J. Dworski, Jonathan M. Parrant, John C. Eckhart, Jonah M. Park, John A. Farley, Taylor M. Roberts Oliver, Julia F. Franzoni, Ian S. Schneier, Cameron A. Hall, Grace B. Song, Samuel E. Harney, Grace E. Schneider, Sarah H. Hollis, Kylie A. Sweet, Jonathan R. Kemp, Patrick H. Sesniak, Eric M. Lassiter, John J. Williams, Christian C. Lytton, Finn X. Ayres, Claiborne L. Milford, Mark E. Bobinski, Jorge A. Mora from Colombia, Paul F. Bouddall, Robert A. Morrison, Jack M. Chase, Mason D. Nunn, Joshua K. Dappen, Haram Abiy Ziyonochum, Liam B. Dowd, Conor M. Reardon, Joseph G. Garcia, Richard R. Salas, Bon S. Hodd, William P. Shadaboon, Gilbert O. Hankinson, William J. VanPenmelen, Cameron M. Holcher, Parker J. Wilson, Spencer B. Knudsen, Anthony B. Amaru, Christopher D. LaTart, Shane T. Berry, Alexis A. Martin, Adra E. Block, Gerard M. McCarron, Trenton M. Bond, John S. McDowell IV, Hope C. Brown, Dara R. Murray, Alma O. Cooper, Daniel A. Parrish, Trevor H. Kosenke, Neara M. Pelton, Devon J. Crowley, E. C. D. Pressnell, Alexander D. Cummings, Tyler D. Preacherd, Darrylacea A. Finley, Jen R. Rieger, Caleb W. Fitzgerald, Karen E. Scherr, Brock A. Hankel, Noah L. Shute, Joshua D. Lowe, Alicia L. Torres, John H. Mawakey Jr., Catherine E. Verril, Jerica I. McLean, Noah J. Watkins, Joshua P. Metling, Robert C. Woody, Cameron L. Patterson, Elisabetta Y. Aversa, Jacob S. Plute, Adam A. Bacre, Noah C. Rodney, Tessa P. Bomke, Sebastian D. Russell, Anna K. Karuchi, Jacob H. Sayers, Iguato L. Cruz II, Carson L. Schaefer, Reina A. Draigo, Bennett O. Smith, Alex M. Faulkner, Daniel I. Song, Cameron R. Gepinger, Taylor M. Stahlheim, Steven M. Graber Jr., Elijah A. Strange, Tyler J. Gueski, Alexander D. Strolley, Jacob M. Huckleberry, Jose M. Tavares, Brian J. Lowe, Amad Alshashani from Jordan, Garen G. Marshall, Tlaib S. Bryant, Charles D. Mills, Justin M. Cannon, Stephanie J. Nam, Ryan M. Chauvin, Jackson J. O'Neill, Logan C. Dalton, William B. Powers, Jasmine B. Drake, Daniel J. Reimken, Maria Grace B. Evans, Christian P. Swars, Garrett S. Goff, Sarah M. Shueward, Justin B. Harper, Monica B. Smith, Elijah C. Hensley, Rhett J. Severson, Henry J. Janeway Jr., Brendan M. Windsor, Caleb S. Jeffries, Andrew J. Woodman, Taylor A. Kramer, Peter Zhang, Daniel R. Lamarro, Drew A. Adams, Hannah R. Matsus, Chiweta O. Ojifo, Ethan S. Paraiso, Samuel M. Bador, Corrigan P. Rayleigh, Shelby A. Britt, Brian H. Rimm, James C. Burroughs, Frankie J. Rivera, Charles M. DeToy, Blake R. Setche, Lauren V. Elliott, Carolyn M. Todd, Summer E. Imblem, Aiden K. Wright, Mercedes R. Fernandez, Lane N. Zewoski, Andrew J. Johnson, Kinsey M. Barnett, Terrence A. Kelly, Quinn F. Binney, Nolan J. Kirsten, Prescott G. Davittorio Lobo, Yusef M. Caborsi, Patrick M. Elter, Jacob S. Lane, Darby B. Felter, Alex J. Lee, Anders C. Grau, William M. Lopez, Jacob K. Hahn, Khadna Manah, Heston S. Hogan, Kendall N. Mitchell, Ryan T. Jokovic, James C. Outland, Henry D. Jensen, Thomas A. Padilla, John A. Kozitz, Robert P. Rizzo, Zachary M. Leibel, Noah M. Sheffield, Emmett R. Lep, Parker G. Stevens, Samuel T. Martin, DeAndre C. Tobias, Paige M. McDaniel, Philip K. West, Jalen A. Morgan, Adam W. Wilk, Connor O. Murphy, Justin T. Williams, Olivia D. Omi, Joshua W. Ballzer, Simon A. Sikolovsky, Benjamin D. Barouli, Daniel P. Centner, Andrew W. Bodeau, Sidney M. Shannon, Raphael Castellano Jr., Anthony G. Sfoboda, Cole T. Catterbow, Carolyn G. Swenson, Henry C. Corton, James T. Taylor V, David E. Counts, KJK Thompson, Theodore G. Coyle, Jacob A. Turner, Patrick B. Dawson, Joshua Paul B. Deguzman, William R. Elmlinger, Connor L. Elbin, Jordan L. Friderichs, Grayson H. Everidge, Jordan W. Gaines, Wyatt R. Evers, Kyle A. Gallardo, Ethan M. Green, Ryan M. Giles, Cora G. Haefner, Faye C. Jessup, Howard T. Hogan, the 4th, Anna M. Mancari, Enoch A. Horning, Matthew T. Miller, John R. Karenin, Kaley B. Patrick, Annika S. King, Maliki Q. Reagan, Nolan T. Michaels, Ruby L. Romslin, Nathaniel C. Macelli, Keegan S. Ryan, Jessica L. Morrell, Weaver Shai, Sankeam Pysankich, Andrew R. O'Bruzzett, Jada L. Stripoli, Elizabeth S. Pepper, Alessandra M. Toranis, Blake N. Ronning, Madison A. Wendell, Hannah L. Cisneros, Maliki A. Wright, McKinley H. Smith, Andrew C. Bagley, Colton C. Wheeler, Sebastian P. Malacozar, Kaden L. Wepley, Vincenzo N. Bataglia, Garrett G. Weitner, Owen D. Beeger, Samuel K. Wishon, Corbina A. Vonsu, Annie M. Arvizu, Alex M. Burgess, Christopher W. Bremen, Sean J. Dwyer, Gary A. Bullard, Austin M. Federici, Bogdan Donaluc from Romania, Catherine M. Fellows, Jack M. Felgar, Jordan S. Jang, Louise D. Flores, Maisie E. Jones, Christian T. Hunt, Andrew M. Kelly, Colton S. Kerr, Christopher A. Krause, Cameron M. Lambeth, Spencer G. Lee, Sage S. Lau, Carson D. Lasina, Daniel C. McCoon, Madeleine G. Magato, Michael Z. Mazer, Senguang Moon, Sophia M. McKenzie, Kate E. Patterson, Mitchell J. Miller, Julia R. Reconaut, Sierra M. Palin, Cameron L. Rosling, Nicholas R. Roma, Victoria C. Sangvik, Lucas C. Seaman, Peter H. Trevinen, Joshua G. Tombalson, Daniel J. Walker, Victoria R. Timmons, Spencer J. Weisgrub, John H. White, Annalise F. Warner, Eric T. Woods III, Leif A. Whalen, Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the singing of the Alma Mater. Administer to the Class of 2023 by the United States Military Academy Commandant of Cadets, Brigadier General Mark C. Quander. Raise your right hand and repeat after me. State your full name. Having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States and the great of Second Lieutenant, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and thou well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me, God. You may lower your right hand. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing and join in the singing of the official Army song The Army Goes Rolling Along for the benediction by Chaplain Good. Good and gracious, God. You delight to unite many into one, but we contend with diabolical forces which strive to divide and to enslave others through falsehoods and fear. But it is they, Lord, your enemies and falls who will stumble and fall. Warfare and lawfare rage all around us on battlefields both of soil and soul, which is why we release this legion of lieutenants willing and ready to bear the toll. Unafraid to join the fray, wielding worldly weapons as well as weapons of spirit and light, the courage to live above the common level of life, scorning the easier wrong to choose the harder right, love for the whole truth, never settling for less, and a hatred of hypocrisy and pretense. Like those we honor this Memorial Day weekend who made the ultimate sacrifice, these lieutenants are prepared to pay the price. So, God bless our country with this Class of 2023 who know in their hearts freedom is not free. Amen. Class of 2023, welcome to the profession of arms. Commandant, take charge of the graduating class. Second Lieutenant Drysdale dismissed the class of 2023.