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ACADEMIC NEWS

West Point DMI conducts Saratoga staff ride, studies American Revolution

The 1777 Saratoga Campaign culminated in one of the most significant battles in American history, as American forces trapped an entire Briti...


Photonics brings to light the use of lasers on the battlefield

Initially it seems like nothing happened. The command, "Laser on" is given, but the laser itself isn't visible to the human eye. Then, spark...


Cadets, ADDAS Project developing products for Soldiers in combat

During their four years at the U.S. Military Academy, cadets prepare to lead Soldiers in combat. Through their courses and military trainin...


Ham Radio Club contacts, speaks to Morgan aboard ISS

"Whiskey Two Kilo Golf Yankee this is November Alpha One Sierra Sierra." More than 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Sta...


Ethical questions of war challenged at EWPC

West Point held its sixth annual Ethics of War and Peace Conference Oct. 11 and 12 at Jefferson Library...


General Dempsey visits West Point to educate cadets about leadership

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey visited the U.S. Military Academy as a guest speaker for the West...


Secretary General of NATO talks to West Point cadets about challenges of a changing world

For more than 200 years, the U.S. Military Academy has developed leaders for the United States Army who have served on the forefront of glob...


Cadets simulate crisis negotiation with FBI during AIAD

The purpose of the West Point Leader Development System is to develop leaders of character who live honorably, lead honorably and demonstr...


Cadets gather knowledge on career opportunities during Branch Week

Spread throughout the apron of The Plain at the U.S. Military Academy, the Army's 17 branches worked to recruit their future officers...


Cybersecurity brought to the forefront at Jack Voltaic

More than 70 public and private professionals joined the Army Cyber Institute at West Point during its recent Jack Voltaic Critical...