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COMMUNITY NEWS

Scouts and Family Enjoy the 59th annual Scout Camporee

Over 4000 scouts and parents gathered at Lake Frederick with camping supplies ready to enjoy the 59th annual West Point Scout Camporee from April 21-23. Throughout the day, many scouts donned their face paint, getting into the spirit of camp festivities, playing football, frisbee and learning how to cast fishing poles from expert fishermen. Moreover, with about 200 cadet volunteers, the event had a variety of extracurricular activities like cadet/scout physical training, a helicopter display and fly-in exhibition, and demonstrations from the U.S. Corps of Cadet Clubs, among other activities. ...

West Point Middle School celebrated Month of the Military Child event

The West Point Middle School's military and military-connected scholars celebrated the Month of the Military Child on April 19 at the Middle School and Teen Program Center at West Point. ...

USMA hosts Inter-Service Academy Parachute Competition April 14-15

For the first time since 2019, the U.S. Military Academy will host the Inter-Service Academy Parachute Competition on April 14 from 4-6 p.m. and on April 15 from 9-6 p.m. at the U.S. Military Academy parade field. ...

USMA conducts full Force Protection Exercise with outside agencies

In today’s world, the threat of an active shooter is unfortunately becoming all too common. Schools, workplaces and public spaces have all been targets of these horrific attacks, leaving devastation in their wake. ...

Fort Dix NCOs, officers take staff ride visit to West Point for motivation, history and guided tour

About 40 noncommissioned officers and officers from 2nd Battalion, 315th Brigade Engineer Battalion “Shogun” from Fort Dix, N.J., toured the U.S. Military Academy March 30 as part of a unique professional development staff ride opportunity and to build an esprit de corps among the unit members. ...

Cadets mentor HFIS students through Big Brothers Big Sisters program

Members of the West Point Big Brothers Big Sisters Club visited the Highland Falls Intermediate School (HFIS) on March 21, 2023, in Highland Falls, N.Y. ...

Army West Point Marathon Team hosts 7th annual Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

The Army West Point Marathon Team hosted the seventh annual Fallen Comrades Half Marathon March 19 at the U.S. Military Academy. This year, 638 participants braved brisk sub-32-degree weather to partake in a one-mile Kids Fun Run in addition to the 13.1-mile run and ruck march throughout the West Point post starting and finishing at Michie Stadium....

New Army brand redefines 'Be All You Can Be' for a new generation

The U.S. Army unveiled its new brand March 8 that redefines what it means to “Be All You Can Be” for a new generation. ...

West Point Chapter of NIA hosts 2023 Infantry Ball

The West Point Chapter of the National Infantry Association hosted the 19th annual Infantry Ball on Jan. 27 at Eisenhower Hall. ...

Legal Assistance Office has moved from Building 626 to Mahan Hall, Level A

Greetings, West Point community! We are excited to share that the Legal Assistance Office has moved to the south side of Mahan Hall, Level A (under Social Sciences). ...