3 Dear Parents of the USMA Class of 2027, Welcome to the West Point Team and thank you for supporting your son or daughter’s decision to attend the United States Military Academy. Your sons and daughters chose the United States Military Academy to seek more than a degree or college experience. We believe they chose West Point because they desire a challenge, to be part of something larger than themselves, and to make a difference for others. More importantly, they are committing themselves to selfless service to our military and our Nation as an officer in the United States Army. We are not a college or a university: we are THE United States Military Academy; a living, breathing leadership laboratory that will prepare them for success as leaders of character for the Army and our Nation. For the next 47 months, your sons and daughters will be immersed in a demanding, world-class leader development experience that will most importantly challenge their character growth, and test their academic, physical, and military abilities. They will be guided, taught, and inspired by a team of staff, faculty, coaches, and alumni, many of whom are parents of Cadets and graduates themselves and who understand the exciting journey you are about to embark upon with your Cadet. We are all committed to their development and success, as we prepare them to Live Honorably, Lead Honorably, and Demonstrate Excellence as leaders of character, committed to Army Values and the ideals of Duty, Honor, Country. It takes a village to develop and inspire leaders, and you are an important part of our village. You will have many opportunities to support your children while they attend West Point. As a first step, please visit our parent website at WestPoint.edu/Parents and follow our social media platforms to review the resources available to you. We look forward to working with your sons and daughters as they begin their journey toward becoming leaders of character. Thank you for your support. Go Army! LTG StevenW. Gilland ’90 61st Superintendent United States Military Academy DISCLAIMER: This publication was privately produced and is not the product of an official of the United States Army acting in an official capacity. The contents of this publication, including words, images, and opinions, are unofficial and not to be considered as the official views of the United States Military Academy, United States Army, or Department of Defense. Neither this publication nor its content are endorsed by the United States Military Academy, United States Army, or Department of Defense. WELCOME!
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