U.S. Corps of Cadets Color Guard

The Newest Addition

USMA/John Pellino

The Bicentennial flag became a part of the USMA Colors during Acceptance Day ceremonies, and will remain throughout the celebration.

USMA/Nancy Olson

Cadet Color Captain Christopher Connor (center right) speaks with members of the guard during the lunch break of the Rose Parade band presentations. They are (left to right) Dave Wimbush, Andrew Vinas, Aaron Johnston (in back), Bryan Taylor, Kevin Johnson, Paul Deleon, Christopher Connor, Mark Juntunen, and Troy Scribner.

The National Colors
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, "That the flag of the thirteen United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternately red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Subsequent Congressional Acts and Executive Orders have brought the National Colors to its present arrangement.

Non-USMA sites for more information:

• Flag laws in US Code

• See the original "Star-Spangled Banner"

Photo of US Army Flag
The U.S. Army Flag
The Army flag was unfurled to the public on 14 June 1956, the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army by the Continental Congress in 1775. The design includes the original War Office seal in blue, "United States Army" inscribed in white letters on a scarlet scroll, and the year "1775" in blue numerals below. The streamers denote campaigns fought by the Army.

Non-USMA sites for more information:

• Campaign streamers

(USMA/John Pellino) The USMA Bicentennial flag (at right in the picture) will remain a part of the U.S. Corps of Cadets Colors throughout the Bicentennial Celebration.

Staff during the Bicentennial

Cadet Color Officers

CDT Christopher Connor,
Nelson County, VA, Color Captain

CDT Kevin Johnson,
Scranton, PA, Executive Officer

CDT Troy Scribner,
New Lenox, IL, Color Lieutenant

CDT Austin Ly,
San Gabriel, CA, Color Lieutenant

Cadet Color Sergeants

CDT David Wimbush,
Albany, NY, Left Guard

CDT Samuel Sinclair,
Versailles, MO, Corps Bearer

CDT Mark Juntunen,
Austin, MN, Army Bearer

CDT John Soron,
Buffalo, NY, Right Guard

CDT Giedrimas Jeglinskas,
Kaunas, Lithuania, Bicentennial

CDT Paul DeLeon,
Pasadena, CA, National Bearer

CDT Jason Newby,
Hagerstown, MD, Army Bearer

CDT Matthew Kotowski,
San Jose, CA, Bicentennial

CDT Andrew Vinas,
San Antonio, TX, Left Guard

CDT Bryan Taylor,
Brevard, NC, National Bearer

CDT Justin Koper,
Middelburg, Netherlands, Right Guard

CDT Aaron Johnston,
Marietta, GA, Corps Bearer

Off-Post Appearances

1 January 2002 Tournament of Roses Parade Pasadena, California	USMA/Andrea Oriol

1 December 2001 Army vs. Navy Football Game Veteran Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	USMA/John Pellino

15 November 2001 Rockefeller Center Star Raising Ceremony Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

4 November 2001 N.Y. State Day Parade Albany, New York

3 November 2001 Army vs. Air Force Football Game Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Photo) The Color Guard and Air Force cadets during pregame ceremonies. 1600x1200 Hi-Res JPEG (507KB)	USMA/Jim Fox

31 October 2001 2001 World Series: Game 4 Arizona Diamondbacks at N.Y. Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (Photo) The Color Guard and members of the Corps prepare for the opening ceremony. Arizona Diamondbacks' Matt Williams looks on.	USMA/Jim Fox

30 October 2001 2001 World Series: Game 3 Arizona Diamondbacks at N.Y. Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

16 October 2001 2001 AL Division Series: Game 5 Oakland Athletics at N.Y. Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (Photo) The Color Guard, 3rd & 4th Regt. members, at Yankee Stadium's Monument Park.

13 October 2001 Columbus Day Parade New York, N.Y.

28 September 2001 O'Neill High School Highland Falls, New York

17 September 2001 Mercantile Exchange World Trade Center Plaza, New York, N.Y.

9 September 2001 Indianapolis Colts at N.Y. Jets game Giants Stadium, New Jersey.

25 August 2001 N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants pre-season game Giants Stadium, New Jersey