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West Point hosts 2024 Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations

Approximately 130 attendees including more than 100 U.S. Military Academy cadets, participated in the 2024 Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations (CMO) event on March 4, 2024, at the Riverside Café at Eisenhower Hall....

West Point Prepares for Annual Force Protection Exercise

West Point will conduct an Integrated Protection Exercise from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to test the installation’s emergency response and recovery capabilities with a realistic mass casualty (MASCAL) scenario on March 13. ...

Class Of 2024 Cadets Select First Duty Stations During Post Night

Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2024 gathered at their respective branch locations to select their first Army duty station during the annual Post Night event on Feb. 28 at West Point. ...

Class Of 2026 Enjoys Yearling Winter Weekend Celebration

The members of U.S. Military Academy Class of 2026 had a chance to sit back, relax and take a breath from their hectic schedule to enjoy a banquet and dance during the Yearling Winter Weekend (YWW) event Feb. 24 at the Cadet Mess Hall. The evening included words of wisdom from guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Johnson, the regimental command sergeant major of the 75th Ranger Regiment, who reiterated to the future officers that they have “one shot” to make an impression in all the things they do in life....

BLDP Cohort 9 Gains Valuable Education, Development To Build On Their NCO Credentials

Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy have been learning and cultivating their ability to lead formations and organizations in the U.S. Army for the past 222 years at West Point. Those who are tasked to help teach and nurture them on their journey must also grow in their development to foster future leaders by attaining higher levels of education for themselves. ...

West Point Emerges Victorious In 2024 Army ROTC Northern Warfare Challenge

The annual Northern Warfare Challenge, hosted by the Eagle Battalion at University of Wisconsin La Crosse, unfolded with unparalleled intensity and camaraderie on Friday and Saturday, Feb 23-24, 2024. Drawing a record 49 teams from coast to coast, this year's event promised to test the mettle of cadets in the crucible of winter survival and endurance. ...

USMA Social Sciences Department Hosts Annual Security Seminar

More than 250 Soldiers, scholars, diplomats, and other subject matter experts from around the world participated in the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH) Security Seminar from Feb. 7-8, 2024, at the West Point Club Ballroom and Jefferson Hall. ...

Rice Brothers, Army West Point Esports Reaching New Heights In Gaming

The video gaming industry is a prosperous business that has evolved from its infancy in the 1970s as a leisure pursuit with enthusiasts to a skyrocketing juggernaut enterprise that offers esports professional team and career options among its most gifted gamers. ...

“Like None Before!” Class of 2024 Celebrate during the 100th Night

It was a moment the Class of 2024 would never forget as they rejoiced at the noteworthy accomplishment of reaching their 100th-day mark until graduation during the 100th Night Banquet on Feb. 12 at the U.S. Military Academy....

National Infantry Association West Point Chapter Hosted Its Annual Ball Honoring Infantry Community Sacrifices

In a poignant celebration of dedication and service, the National Infantry Association West Point Chapter hosted the distinguished 20th annual National Infantry Association Ball on Jan. 26 at Eisenhower Hall. This event, steeped in tradition, served as a profound reminder of the sacrifices made by those within the Infantry community. ...