Class of 2026 Leadership Positions

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy announced the names of the cadets from the Class of 2026 selected to lead the Corps of Cadets during the academic year. The brigade cadet leadership roles are the top positions in the Corps of Cadets charged with carrying out the responsibilities of leading the Corps. These cadets assumed their leadership duties on Aug.12, 2025, prior to the start of the fall academic session at the academy.

“These young men and women are proven leaders of character who have distinguished themselves among their peers,” said Commandant of Cadets, Brig. Gen. RJ Garcia. “They are dedicated to leading the Corps of Cadets and to the continued development of every cadet-building character, competence, and commitment to ensure they are ready to lead in defense of our nation.”

The Brigade leadership positions are: 

First Captain/Brigade Commander Jayram Suryanarayan, North Kingstown, R.I. 

Deputy Brigade Commander Jackson Mayo, Wahiawa, Hawaii

Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Annelise Agelopoulos, Denver, Colo. 

Brigade Executive Officer Patrick Faherty, Indialantic, Fla. 

Brigade Honor Captain James Harris, Heber Springs, Ark.

Brigade Adjutant Jack DeGroote, Dallas, Texas

Brigade Public Affairs and Intelligence Officer Mark Clemons, Panama City, Fla. 

Brigade Operations Officer Lia Stokes, Raleigh, N.C. 

Brigade Logistics Officer Alexa Maranto, Olivette, Mo. 

Brigade Information Systems Officer  Miles Manney, Kansas City, Mo.

Brigade Holistic Health and Fitness Integration Officer Breanna Izzo, Irvine, Calif.    

About West Point: 

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. Visit the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for more information.