Results of Investigation into Hand Gestures By West Point Public Affairs Date: Friday, Dec 20, 2019 Time: 23:24 EST RELEASE NO: 54-19 Share Via: WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy announced today it has concluded an internal investigation of the cadets who displayed hand gestures during a broadcast of ESPN College GameDay at the Army-Navy game Dec. 14, 2019.The investigating officer concluded that the cadets were playing a common game, popular among teenagers today, known as the “circle game” and the intent was not associated with ideologies or movements that are contrary to the Army values. MEDIA CONTACT 845-938-2006 mediarelations@westpoint.edu
West Point to Investigate Hand Gestures By West Point Public Affairs Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2019 Time: 23:24 EST RELEASE NO: 53-19 Share Via: WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy has launched an investigation into the use of hand gestures by a few cadets during a broadcast of ESPN College GameDay at the Army-Navy game Dec. 14., 2019. "The U.S. Military Academy is fully committed to developing leaders of character who embody the Army values. I have appointed an Investigating officer according to Army regulation 15-6, to conduct an administrative investigation into the facts, circumstances, and intent of the cadets in question," said Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, 60th superintendent, U.S. Military Academy. MEDIA CONTACT 845-938-2006 mediarelations@westpoint.edu