West Point Commencement 2020

The Class of 2020 Graduation Broadcast has been made possible through generous contributions to West Point Association of Graduates from the following people:

Lee and Penny Anderson, Class of 1961

Bruce and Gabriella Thorn, Class of 1989

MG (R) Carl McNair Jr. on behalf of the Class of 1955

Linda and Jimmy Balkcom and Family, Class of 1967

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Carroll Jr., Class of 1961

Tom and Paige Dyer, Class of 1967

Ron and Nancy Floto, Class of 1965

Joe and Beverly Hardin Jr., Class of 1967

Alan and Florence Salisbury, Class of 1958

COL (R) Wade and Missy Shaddock, Class of 1957

Mr. and Ms. James J. Thome Jr., Class of 1993

Michael and Barbara Wynne, Class of 1966

Jodie and Sandy Glore, Class of 1969

William F. Murdy, Class of 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Peter K. Seldin



The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held its graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2020 on The Plain in West Point, New York, June 13, 2020. This year, 1,113 cadets graduated. Among them were 12 international cadets. The class includes 229 women, 132 African-Americans, 103 Asian/Pacific Islanders, 102 Hispanics and 10 Native Americans. There are 143 members who attended the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (125 men and 18 women). There are 59 class members who are prior service, eight of those are combat veterans. In attendance were commencement speaker President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville.

[edwardp]

Truly a love of. country, man and honor. We are so fortunate to have these special people.

[quickdeuce]

Thank you camera persons for showing the graduates individually, , we family and friends very much appreciate that. As all know trying to find our kids in that sea of gray and white is impossible the camera work as the graduates walk to the platform and then the close up of their face, , AWESOME, WOW and as always BEAT NAVY ~ GO ARMY!

[georgekoroneos]

Without any doubt west point is the best military traditional system in the whole world even students from other countries coming here to study I agree that this is a great moment in the life of these young soldiers that carefully are selected to become the future officers & leaders of the armed forces to filled up their new posts & served the nation in the best way of their ability .long live AMERICA .

[manondumouchel]

Beautiful day for you Graduates..Congratulations to all..You have a great challenge now..it’s wonderful to hear you and see your happiness it’s very nice..May God Bless you all..Enjoy your mission..Stay Safe and Stay Strong, I’m proud of you 👍

[juanitoindong]

Congratulation the greatest Army soldier of America, God Bless you all!!! God Bless West point class of 2020, God Bless the United State of America, I love you all.!!! from people of the Philippines.

[allenculbertson]

Thank God for West Point Academy!
Thank God for the men and woman who serve this beautiful country. Those who serve not for themselves but for others... God bless all 🙏

[txagcol]

From a Texas Aggie, class of 89, to the USMA class of 2020, congratulations and god speed in your future careers.

[RespatiYoga]

Same Impression, same feeling, Graduate is everything for me, after 4 years at Academy, sleep on barrack, dormitory and at ground, make me learn about life, nothing Impossible, and if we dreaming something, just do it, and make it !😇🙏🏻

[marilyndelacruz]

I'm proud of the lady's who's now going to serve their country Congratulations to West Point Class 2020

[juans]

As a Military Police I had the privilege of working with the West Point Military Police for 4 graduations and 5 home coming football games at Michie Stadium. Peace.

[tobytran]

It's not easy to be a true soldier in the US military...GREAT AMERICA..

[gysgttedlovell]

We as a nation say thank you to all the young Men and Women who have stepped on those footprints to not only defend our country but way of life. We owe u a debt that we can never repay.

[Buggieboo]

This class was nothing short of incredulous!!! Going through the pandemic while trying to graduate from the greatest learning centre on the planet is nothing short of WOW! What a group! Best wishes to all this magnificent bunch!

[changmoyang]

Congratulations Graduates of West Point 2020. Amazing! You all did a good job! I hope all of you will be a torch to keep freedom and peace in every corner of the world as well as in America. God bless you all.

[CCscott]

Such an incredible achievement. America’s finest! So proud of them all! 🇺🇸

[rizaldepe]

Congratulations Graduates make America great and proud in every corner of the world God bless you all and may the grace of the lord keeps you all safe

[manufacturedbagel]

i am an enlisted man and this speech gives me so much motivation. proud to serve my country and executing orders given by my officers! hooah

[themicronationofnepoland]

It’s a great achievement and everyone should be proud of these young men and woman who are risking their lives for all of us 🇺🇸God Bless America

[davidhack]

Congratulations ladies and gentlemen! One word of advice that this retiree can give you, is to pay attention to what your NCO's say, you may have the 'book learning' but they have the experience!

[kcet]

You have all hit the home run. Congratulations! Put your abilities to the test.