LIVE: West Point Holds Class of 2026 Graduation Parade

Currently assembled on the plane is the United States Military Academy Band and the band's field music group, the Hellcats. At the time of the American Revolution, the band consisted of a single drummer and fifer and has evolved into one of the most professional and capable performing groups in the world. As the oldest musical organization in the United States Army, the West Point Band has been inspiring America's leaders for over 200 years. The bugle call just heard was a tension. It is used to alert the cadet commanders that adjutant's call is about to sound, signaling the start of the parade. Marching in today's review are Stars and Stripes Forever, National Emblem, and Dashing White Sergeant. Located to your front are the four regiments of the United States Corps of Cadets. From left to right, the first regiment is commanded by Cadet Captain Reagan Eastwood from Odedo, Florida. The regimental command sergeant major is Cadet Command Sergeant Major Alyssa Davis from Clarksville, Tennessee. The second regiment is commanded by Cadet Captain Kayla Teicher from Pinsdale, Illinois. The regimental command sergeant major is Cadet Command Sergeant Major Will Cooper from Westport, Connecticut. The third regiment is commanded by Cadet Captain Carter Kaufman from Lexington, Illinois. The regimental command sergeant major is Cadet Command Sergeant Major Kate Bacon from Dunwoody, Georgia. The fourth regiment is commanded by Cadet Captain Ellie Lemler from Fort Montgomery, New York. The regimental command sergeant major is Cadet Command Sergeant Major Henry Kaye from Rockville, Maryland. The march that will be played as the United States Military Academy Band troops the line is Graduation March. This march across the front of the line is said to have originated with the crusades. The troops offering themselves for service were drawn up in a long formation and the band counter-marched only before those chosen to serve. Ladies and gentlemen, moving into position is the commander of troops for today's review. The commander of troops for today's parade is the Cadet 1st Captain J. Serena Ryan from North Kingstown, Rhode Island. His staff consists of the brigade deputy commander, Cadet Captain Jackson Mayo from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The brigade executive officer, Cadet Captain Connor Faraday from Melbourne Beach, Florida. The brigade adjutant, Cadet Captain Nicholas Radke from Ramona, California. The brigade operations officer, Cadet Captain Leah Stokes from Raleigh, North Carolina. The brigade logistics officer, Cadet Captain Lexi Maranto from Olivette, Missouri. The brigade honor captain, Cadet Captain Mason Harris from Beaver Springs, Arkansas. And the brigade command sergeant from Denver, Colorado. Ladies and gentlemen, would you please stand for our national anthem and feel free to sing along as it is played. Please be seated. First, effective 1200 hours, 23rd of May, 2026. Cadet Captain Brennan Speaks, Commander, Summer Garrison Regiment, assumes command of the United States Corps of Cadets from Cadet Captain J. Serena Ryan, 1st Captain, Class of 2026, by order of Brigadier General R.J. Garcia, Commandant of Cadets. The march that is being played as the graduating class marches to the center of the plane is Alma Mater March. The march that is being played as the graduating class marches to the reviewing line is Army Blue. Ladies and gentlemen, the Class of 2026. At this time, the regiment and battalion commanders will dismiss their staff so that they may rejoin their respective companies. Ladies and gentlemen, the Class of 2027 will now assume command of the Corps of Cadets for the remainder of the parade. The marches that will be played as the cadets pass and review are French National Defile, the official West Point March, Bombasto, Under the Double Eagle, and the Army Goes Rolling Along. The Corps of Cadets is now commanded by the Summer Garrison Commander, Cadet Captain Brennan Speaks, from Dunwoody, Georgia. United States Military Academy Band is under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Dave King, Band Drum Instructor, Master Sergeant Nathan Dede. Company A is commanded by Cadet Captain L. Christa, from Clarksville, Maryland. Company B is commanded by Cadet Captain Robert Lutken, from Nahant, Massachusetts. Company C is commanded by Cadet Captain Sean King, from River Edge, New Jersey. Company D is commanded by Cadet Captain Ryan Kennedy, from Phoenix, Arizona. Company H is commanded by Cadet Captain John Heimer, from New Hampshire. Company A is commanded by Cadet Captain Ryan Parr, from Dana Point, California. Company B is commanded by Cadet Captain Arthur Barrett, from Seneca, Illinois. Company C is commanded by Cadet Captain Jonathan Federick, Revolution Flag Bearer, from San Diego, California. Company A is commanded by Cadet Captain Andrew Morgos, from Dallas, Texas. Company B is commanded by Cadet Captain Samantha Carpenter, from Wilmington, North Carolina. Company C is commanded by Cadet Captain Mack Lowe, from Saco, Maine. Company D is commanded by Cadet Captain Jacob Potter, from East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Company E is commanded by Cadet Captain Nicholas Waddell, from South Lake, Texas. Company F is commanded by Cadet Captain Elijah Hampton, from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Company G is commanded by Cadet Captain Edward Jew, from Leesburg, Virginia. Company H is commanded by Cadet Captain Jacob Powell, from Bismarck, North Dakota. Company I is commanded by... Company A is commanded by Cadet Captain Eve Kinnan, from Alexandria, Virginia. Company B is commanded by Cadet Captain Eric Naziri, Westlake, Ohio. Company C is commanded by Cadet Captain Emily Astrup, from Thornton, Colorado. Company D is commanded by Cadet Captain Healey Quinn, from Parkers Ferry, West Virginia. Company E is commanded by Cadet Captain John Wilson, from Florence, South Carolina. Company F is commanded by Cadet Captain Bradley McIntyre, from Guilford, New Hampshire. Company G is commanded by Cadet Captain Benjamin McDermott, from Rockwell, Texas. Company H is commanded by Cadet Captain Quentin Weeks, from Gladstone, Missouri. Company I is commanded by Cadet Captain Owen Stout, from St. Louis, Missouri. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the playing of the Army song, The Army Goes Rolling Along. Feel free to sing along. You will always know that the Army goes rolling along. Graduating class, dismiss! Please remember that there will be additional parking restrictions in place today and tomorrow throughout the installation and will be strictly enforced. Please plan accordingly and arrive early. This concludes the graduation parade of the class of 2026. Thank you for attending and enjoy the rest of your day. Go Army! Beat Navy!