[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E965-E966]
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                HONORING MICHIGAN'S WEST POINT GRADUATES

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
Michiganders who recently graduated from the United States Military 
Academy at West Point and answered the call to serve our Nation as 
commissioned officers in the United States Army.
  More than 12,000 men and women applied to join the Class of 2026, yet 
only a select few earned the opportunity to attend West Point and 
successfully complete its rigorous four-year program. Earning a place 
at the Academy is an accomplishment in itself, but graduating requires 
far more than academic excellence. It demands discipline, perseverance, 
and a willingness to put service to our Nation before oneself.
  As a Marine who served our Nation for four decades, I know firsthand 
that military service asks a great deal of those who choose to wear the 
uniform. I also know that the strength of our military ultimately rests 
not only on equipment or technology, but on the character of the men 
and women willing to serve. As

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they begin assignments across our Nation and around the world, these 
new Second Lieutenants will have the opportunity to lead our Soldiers 
through the challenges of military service. I have no doubt that the 
lessons they learned at West Point will serve them well as they take on 
this responsibility.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's 1st Congressional District, I 
extend my sincere congratulations to these graduates and their 
families. May they continue to lead with courage, integrity, and a 
steadfast commitment to defending our Constitution and our Nation. I 
wish each of them success as they begin this next chapter of their 
service to our country.

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