West Point News Cadet Larry Pickett receives Soldier’s Medal Family, friends and cadets gathered at the Mess Hall for the annual Founder’s Day Dinner to commemorate the founding of West Point in 1802, the legacy of the Long Gray Line and to acknowledge Class of 2028 Cadet Larry Pickett, who received the Soldier’s Medal, a prestigious U.S. Army decoration awarded to distinguished service members who commit voluntary acts of heroism during a crisis, March 12, at the U.S. Military Academy.... Public Affairs Press Releases Submit Story West Point Cadets compete in Norwegian Foot March Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy stepped off on the evening of Feb. 27 for the Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile endurance event that supports West Point’s top priority: developing leaders of character by testing discipline, decision-making and resilience under stress.... West Point hosts 70th annual Brigade Boxing Open Finals, eight boxers earn first titles The U.S. Military Academy hosted the 70th annual Brigade Boxing Open Finals on Feb. 20 before an enthusiastic crowd at Crest Hall.... West Point Cadets test leadership and endurance during D-Series Winter Challenge As winter tightened its grip on the Hudson Valley, U.S. Military Academy cadets from Company G-2 Sandhurst, known as the “Gators,” stepped into extreme cold conditions at Ft. Drum, New York, to embrace adversity, rely on one another, and lead with purpose.... Public Affairs Press Releases Submit Story Academic News United States Military Academy launches the Department of Chemical and Biological Science and Engineering To meet the Army’s scientific and technical demands for future warfighting, the U.S. Military Academy is transforming the Department of Chemistry and Life Science into the Department of Chemical and Biological Science and Engineering (CBSE).... West Point expands academic modernization with development of Department of History and War Studies West Point is transforming the Department of History into the Department of History and War Studies, a department charged with producing graduates who understand both history and the past, present, and future of war, strategy, and warfare.... West Point Continues Academic Modernization to Meet Future Warfare Demands As modern warfare grows more complex, West Point continues its transformation to develop leaders who can think, adapt, and innovate across all domains.... Dean discusses leadership, innovation with retired Gen. Scott Miller during podcast "As we look at the changes in artificial intelligence, I sense a wave different than even the Internet,” Retired Gen. Scott Miller observes.... Community News Keller receives Leapfrog Group Top General Hospital award Keller Army Community Hospital received the ‘Top General Hospital Award’ from The Leapfrog Group during the 2025 Leapfrog Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner, held Dec. 15, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland. ... From leftovers to lifelines: Keller joins food donation program Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) is stepping up to address food insecurity in the Greater Hudson Valley with the launch of a comprehensive food donation program. ... WPFD hosts open house, offers poster contest to students The West Point Fire Department hosts a Fire Prevention Open House for the community from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 8, at 1204 Commissary Road (H Lot).... Integrating Drone Technology into Military Medicine: A collaboration between KACH and USMA Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) is actively working to integrate drone technology into military medical operations to enhance Soldier health and safety. ... Sports & Entertainment News Prior service Soldier, boxing team captain overcomes adversity, looks for first BBO title For U.S. Military Academy Class of 2026 Cadet and Army West Point Boxing Team captain Elijah Gates, the journey to earning his first Brigade Boxing Open (BBO) title on Feb. 20 was not easy. His path to this moment began three years before he was accepted to the academy.... Three Army Football players participate in NFL Pro Day Army West Point Football held its NFL Pro Day on March 12. Three Army senior players who are NFL hopefuls participated in the workout: linebacker Andon Thomas, slotback Noah Short and safety Collin Matteson.... Women’s Basketball downs Lafayette, advances to Patriot League Semifinals Thanks to a massive performance from Kya Smith and smothering defense, the Army West Point Women's Basketball team defeated Lafayette, 65-57, in the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament on March 9 at Christl Arena. ... Men's Club Hockey takes Northeast Regionals, prepares for ACHA National Championships Army West Point Men’s Club Hockey completed its journey to return to St. Louis and reached the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) National Championship playoffs for a third consecutive season with two victories on Feb. 21-22 at the International Skating Center in Simsbury, Connecticut. ... Video Highlights