For the first time in history, the United States Military Academy at West Point honored graduating Native American Cadets at an Eagle Feather Ceremony 20 May 2022. There were 13 Native American Cadets from various tribal communities throughout the United States honored during the ceremony.
Here are some facts: Native Americans are less than 2% of the US Population yet there are over 24,000 Native Americans currently serving in the US Armed Forces. Native Americans serve in higher numbers per capita than any other demographic as well as Native American Females who also serve in higher numbers than any other ethnic group.
Today there are over 166,000 Native American veterans. Native Americans have served in the United States Military long before they were recognized in 1924 as citizens of the United States; and long after the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868, and yet they still served with pride & honor. Thank you to West Point for acknowledging & recognizing Native American Cadets and for including Chris Key of Hesperus in this ceremony, making history happen during Graduation Week 2022.
