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‘Never Forget’—Keeping memories alive of those who died on 9/11

“This is our Pearl Harbor. When I went to school, I only knew of Pearl Harbor because it was taught to me in history. This is what 9/11...


A humble changeover between chaplains

For 20 years, Chaplain Col. Matthew Pawlikowski has made it his mission to embody the old adage “for God and country.” He had traveled the ...


Old Grads provide synergy to new cadets during virtual March Back

As the new cadets of the Class of 2024 completed their Cadet Basic Training with March Back Aug. 10 at West Point, several hundred U.S. Mili...


U.S. Army Garrison West Point celebrates change of command

U.S. Army Garrison West Point welcomed a new garrison commander July 23 during a ceremony at West Point’s Buffalo Soldier Field. Col. Evang...


West Point Department of Public Health at forefront of protecting community from COVID-19, illness

“We’re the first line of defense,” is the motto that the West Point Department of Public Health lives by to protect West Point and six other...


Stokes assumes command as USMAPS commandant

As the commandant of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Col. Ted L. Stokes Jr. will be tasked with preparing cadet candidates to ...


Rabies: Important facts and information

As a federal installation and training ground for future Soldiers, West Point is surrounded by rough terrain and lush forests ideal for comb...


New West Point emergency manager starts job during pandemic

The emergency manager at West Point is responsible for making sure all organizations on the installation are ready to respond to an emergenc...


West Point holds wreath laying to honor members of the Long Gray Line

Each year on the Tuesday before graduation, the U.S. Military Academy honors the members of the Long Gray Line by laying a wreath at the bas...


West Point youth impresses, earns post BGCA Youth of the Year

It is an experience that can be life changing to a youth, and for 14-year-old Abigail Sorenson, being selected as West Point’s Boys and Girl...