WPS of Annapolis Affirmation Dinner and Ceremony

More than 30 members and guests of the West Point Society of Annapolis (WPSOA) and the Class of 1974 (50-year Affiliation Class) conducted an Affirmation Dinner and Ceremony for the seven USMA 2024 exchange cadets at USNA for the fall semester. WPSOA President Steve Heinecke ’77 began the ceremony by explaining the significance of the Affirmation Ceremony and the role the WPSOA has had in administering the oath to the exchange cadets over the years. Steve then introduced COL(R) John R. Martin ’74 who addressed the cadets on how their West Point education and training will help them face the personal and military challenges that lie ahead and administered the Oath of Affirmation.