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NEW! Inside West Point Podcast: West Point Dean and Mechanical Engineering Professor Discuss Energy Technology and National Defense

During this episode, “Powering the Future: Electrification of the U.S. Army Tactical Fleet,” Dr. Todd Davidson, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME), and Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves discuss the complexities of electrifying the U.S. Army's tactical fleet. ...

Weathering Winter: West Point Winter Weather Procedures

This is the 12th season the Weather Channel will be naming winter storms with Archer, Cait, Noor, Qadir, and Xenops set as some of the names for use during the 2023-24 season. ...

Legal experts share insights at West Point to elevate Military Law dynamics

Exploring new methodologies in military law regulation entails navigating a terrain of challenges and responsibilities....

Department of English & Philosophy moves into new building, celebrates with open house event

In an exuberant and festive environment providing art, poetry, live music and food trucks for children and adults alike, the Department of English and Philosophy (DEP) celebrated its move into 612B, or what is frequently referred to as the General Instruction Building (GIB), with a community open house Nov. 9 at the U.S. Military Academy....

Two cadet athletes exemplify warrior ethos, earn Lt. Gen. Hal Moore Warrior Athlete of Excellence Award

In embodying mental toughness, perseverance, a winning spirit and humility, “Hal” Moore not only epitomized these four virtues during his dedicated service to the nation but also mirrored the core tenets of the warrior ethos. This is evident in the matriculation of the Department of Physical Education’s combatives curriculum and the competitive sports programs, where these qualities form the bedrock principles guiding cadets through their journey at West Point....

SCUSA unites civilian, military leaders on present and future challenges

Future military and civilian leaders gathered at the U.S. Military Academy to discuss current and future global issues during the 74th annual Class of 1971 Student Conference of U.S. Affairs (SCUSA), hosted by the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH), from Nov. 1-4, 2023....

West Point Advises Junior Soldiers On What It Takes To Become A Cadet

Junior Soldiers, cadets, and senior leaders gathered at the Superintendent's Conference Room to discuss the significant transition from being an enlisted Soldier to following the path of officership as part of the Soldier's Admission Program (SAP) on Oct. 13, 2023, at the U.S. Military Academy....

U.S. Military Academy 2001 Graduate Earns Nininger Award For Valor On The Battlefield

The U.S. Military Academy and the West Point Association of Graduates recognized Lt. Col. McKinley C. Wood, USMA Class of 2001, as the recipient of the 18th annual Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms during a dinner ceremony Oct. 26, 2023, at the Cadet Mess Hall....

West Point launches New Insider Threat Journal

“Is there a nobler pursuit than that of protecting our people and the organizations they serve and that serve their employees?” ...

U.S. Military Academy Gold Team Takes Top Spot As 12 Teams Earn Place In Spring After Fall Sandhurst Competition

In spite of the steady rain and muddy conditions throughout the two days, the cadets competing in the U.S. Military Academy Fall Sandhurst Competition on Oct. 20-21, 2023, drove onward through the slog to establish which top 12 teams will represent USMA and compete at the annual Spring Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in April 2024....