President Donald Trump (R) has announced a new Board of Visitors for West Point, the nation’s oldest military academy. In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed the appointees, which include retired military leaders and elected officials like Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt (R).
“I am pleased to announce a new Board of Visitors for our Nation’s oldest Military Academy, West Point,” the president announced on social media. “Major General David Bellavia, Lieutenant General Dan Walrath, General Michael Flynn, Congressman Wesley Hunt, Maureen Bannon, and Meghan Mobbs are hereby appointed to the Board. They will make our Country proud. Congratulations to all!”
Among the appointees is Rep. Hunt, a West Point graduate and former Apache helicopter pilot. The Texas lawmaker expressed gratitude for the appointment in a social media post, emphasizing his personal connection to the institution and its role in shaping military leaders.
I am deeply honored to be appointed by President Trump to the Board of Visitors at West Point.
As a graduate and former Apache pilot, West Point shaped my life, values, and commitment to service.
This institution forges the next generation of military leaders, and serving in… pic.twitter.com/iLess73OUJ
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) March 17, 2025
“I am deeply honored to be appointed by President Trump to the Board of Visitors at West Point,” Rep. Hunt shared on X. “As a graduate and former Apache pilot, West Point shaped my life, values, and commitment to service.”
Rep. Hunt highlighted the importance of the board’s advisory role in ensuring the continued excellence of West Point’s training and education programs.
“This institution forges the next generation of military leaders, and serving in an advisory role is both a privilege and a responsibility,” he added. “This appointment is a continuation of my lifelong commitment to the ideals of Duty, Honor, Country.”
