WEST POINT – Members of the Class of 2021 at the USMA West Point chose their duty where they will assume their first command posts for the next three years during the annual Post Night ceremony on Wednesday evening.
Cadets were called in order by rank to choose their post and given 30 seconds to choose the post and unit selection.
Over 900 cadets were divided into various army branches, choosing between Infantry 234, Field Artillery 169, Engineering 111, Armor 111, Aviation 90, Air Defense 52, Cyber 41, Ordnance 31, Signal Corps 28, Quarter Master 25, Military Intelligence 21, Chemical Corps 17, Transportation 16, Military Police 13 and Military Science 10.
MC and Armor Branch Representative Capt. Michael Rodriguez reminded cadets of their duty whether, or not, their desired station was available for them.
“Tonight represents 43 plus months of hard work. I’m excited to help you all take another giant step towards your future service as Second Lieutenants,” said Rodriguez. “Please keep in mind, that no matter what your post is, each one of these cards represents 16-40 soldiers all wearing the same unit patch you will be, each with their own story. These men and women are waiting for your arrival and deserve your leadership,” he said.
These duty stations are the first step of the cadets’ mandatory service of five years.
