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Local Cadet Graduates from West Point

James Caldwell High School Alumni Graduates from West Point

Gregory Courtright, Neighbor
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2nd Lieutenant Mackenze Courtright receiving her first salute from Cadet James Conti of Caldwell NJ. (Jeanne Courtright)
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2nd Lieutenant Mackenzie Courtright being commissioned by COL Melnyk of West Point. (Jeanne Courtright)
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2nd Lieutenant Mackenzie Courtright (Jeanne Courtright)
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From left to right: James Conti, Jeanne Courtright, Mitchell Courtright, Miranda Courtright, Mackenzie Courtright, Gregory Courtright, COL Melnyk, Matthew Courtright (Jeanne Courtright)

LOCAL CADET GRADUATES FROM WEST POINT- May 2024

WEST POINT, N.Y. - Cadet Mackenzie Courtright, daughter of Gregory and Jeanne Courtright of Caldwell NJ, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Mackenzie graduated from James Caldwell High School in June of 2020. While at West Point, she concentrated her studies in mechanical engineering. She was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the Aviation branch and will report to Fort Novosel, Ala., for her first assignment.

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Mackenzie is the first James Caldwell High School alumni in over 20 years to graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point. Mackenzie was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army by COL Melnyk. Immediately after the commissioning, her first salute was fellow Caldwell resident James Conti who is set to graduate from the Academy in May of 2025.

About West Point

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The U. S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federal service academy located 50 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1802 as America's first college of engineering and continues today as the world’s premier leader-development institution, consistently ranked among top colleges in the country. Its mission is to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation.

Army Core Values

  • LOYALTY -Devote yourself to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other fellow Soldiers.
  • DUTY-Fulfill your responsibilities and accomplish tasks as part of a team, without taking shortcuts.
  • RESPECT-Treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same. That’s the Soldier’s Code.
  • SELFLESS SERVICE-Commit to going a little further, enduring a little longer, and adding to the effort in your own way.
  • HONOR-Develop honorable habits and live up to our values in every choice you make.
  • INTEGRITY-Stand up for what’s right, legally and morally, without doing or saying anything that deceives others.
  • PERSONAL COURAGE-Face moral fear or adversity, while standing up for and acting upon the things you know are honorable.

For more information, go to www.westpoint.edu.

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