U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) visited the United States Military Academy at West Point on Friday, where he met with Superintendent Lieutenant General Steven Gilland, toured campus facilities, and spoke with Oklahoma cadets. The visit also included a discussion with students in the SS465 class titled “Terrorism: New Challenges.”
Senator Mullin has an annual role in nominating candidates from Oklahoma for appointments to four of the five U.S. military academies. These include the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.
“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.”
During his visit, Senator Mullin spoke about his responsibilities as part of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Oklahoma students who wish to learn about applying for nominations to service academies can find more information on Senator Mullin’s website: https://www.mullin.senate.gov/services/service-academy-nominations/
