New cadets reach first academy milestone as they complete March Back, Cadet Basic Training

Six weeks of hard work, determination and fatigue tested the mettle of every new cadet in the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2030. When it was done, they passed their final test of the summer by completing the 12-mile March Back on Aug. 10 to finish Cadet Basic Training (CBT) and accomplish their first milestone at West Point....

Legal Assistance Office has moved from Mahan Hall to Building 622

We are excited to share that the Legal Assistance Office has moved from Mahan Hall to Building 622 at Buffalo Soldier Field. ...

SLE program offers glimpse of West Point’s immense possibilities for prospective high school students

Zodiac racing on the Hudson River, rappelling from the Air Assault Tower, learning to construct bridges in an engineering academic setting, or getting a taste of hand-to-hand combatives, the Summer Leaders Experience offered high school students from around the United States an opportunity to become familiar with West Point first-hand....

Summer Nights on the Hudson: 2026 Trophy Point Concerts

Trophy Point is the heart of summer at West Point, where the sound of the West Point Band carries across the Hudson as the sun sets behind the mountains....

Class of 2026 graduates reflect on 47-month West Point journey, road ahead as Army officers

The U.S. Military Academy Class of 2026 Cadets exuberantly tossed their hats into the sky officially ending their 47-month West Point experience during the Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony on May 23 at Michie Stadium....

West Point Cemetery app helps visitors find gravesites and discover life stories

Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the U.S. service members who gave their lives in service to the Nation and a time to honor their ultimate sacrifice. However, remembrance extends beyond Memorial Day. For those interested in attending the West Point Cemetery at any point in the year to pay respects to a family member, friend or historical figure, there is now an easier way to locate those buried there and reflect on their lives and service....

Black, Gold USMA squad leaders led flourishing teams to top spots at 2026 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition

It was two grueling days that tested both the physical endurance and mental resilience of every competitor. Day one featured eight physically demanding lanes, with teams ruck marching between each lane. On day two, the Crucible tested whatever strength remained, as teams pushed through a harsh course filled with obstacles and challenges....

SCPME hosts Inspiration to Serve as Yearlings reflect on their upcoming affirmation

As they entered the hallowed grounds of the West Point Cemetery, cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2028 were reminded of their class motto, “No Calling Too Great,” and the responsibility they carried during the annual “Inspiration to Serve” Cemetery Tour and Pre-Affirmation Reflection event on April 23....

The Signal They Cannot See: West Point Cadets Research Encrypting and Decoding Drone Feeds

Cadet Ananya Ganesh did not expect to be a math major. Cadet Babe “BK” Kwasniak was planning to study history. Together, they are using one of the most counterintuitive concepts in mathematics to solve one of the Army’s most pressing drone vulnerabilities. ...

West Point cadets develop innovative weapon upgrade

Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are enhancing battlefield adaptability with a new weapon mount that increases the versatility of the Army’s next-generation M250 automatic rifle. In support of the 2026 Projects Day Research Symposium focus on supporting the warfighter, cadets in the Small Caliber Weapon Mount capstone design team developed solutions for real-world applications. ...