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With its emphasis on each officer's duty to provide moral leadership, MX400 Officership, taught within the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic, challenges cadets to become commissioned leaders of character who demonstrate virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination to civilian authority. If you have ever wondered what this cadet course entails, please take the time to watch the video that explains MX400, the Superintendent's capstone course within the that is required for all Firsties. Tomorrow, West Point will host the 2023 Mission Command Conference that supports the MX400 Officership course and the greater Character Development Program. "Sculptor Henry Hering, in his 1928 "The Defense" mounted on the Michigan Avenue Bridge adjacent to the site of Fort Dearborn, centered the bas-relief on an unnamed junior officer who was depicted performing the role - protection of civilians - that Ronan tried to carry out in reality. A Potowatami *warrior* leapt into the children's wagon, braining/murdering 12 of the 18 in it with his war club. He was West Point's very first Killed In Action casualty while in command of the militia defending the civilian evacuation wagons during the 15 August 1812 Fort Dearborn Massacre. On the other hand, George Ronan USMA 1811 should not be forgotten either. Growing up in Rock Island IL, Sauk Chief Black Hawk was a hero of mine, and I have my maternal grandfather's original edition of his Oquawka-published autobiography. Campbell, 1SG Harjo - full-blooded Cherokee member of the Army's original paratroop unit in World War 2 - was an unforgettable soldier's soldier.

VERY cool to see our original Americans - too typically overlooked - being recognized by the Academy like this.

1st Class Luisito Brooks/USMA PAOįor more photos, please visit West Point Flickr: The Department of Defense joins the Nation in recognizing the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of American Indians and Alaskan natives who have served with great honor, dedication, and distinction, building a legacy of courage, professionalism, and selfless service that will inspire future generations. He is a member of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, is a native flute player and serves as a youth cultural instructor for Native children. Deitrich Peters served as the keynote speaker and presented this year's theme - Celebrating: Respect, Culture, and Education. Military Academy's Equal Opportunity Office hosted the National American Indian Heritage Month Observance to honor our Native American community, military and civilian, for their significant contributions toward protecting the United States.