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First ACFT of the Academic year!

U.S. Military Academy 1st and 2nd class cadets completed their first Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) of the academic year Aug. 19 at South Dock. ...

Cadet takes charge, helps motorists involved in head-on collision on Route 293

Imagine driving on Route 293, heading southeast toward West Point on a picturesque early afternoon, having a simple conversation with the passenger in your vehicle. You’ve passed Camp Natural Bridge and Camp Buckner to your left on your way back from leave to report to Cadet Basic Training II as first sergeant of that summer detail....

Public Service Announcement: Scald Prevention

Public Service Announcement graphic provided by the Directorate of Emergency Services through the National Fire Protection Association's Public Education Division....

Social Sciences department moves to Mahan Hall during ‘Farewell to Lincoln Hall’ event

As the new academic year begins this week at the U.S. Military Academy, the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH) is quickly assimilating to its new office space in Mahan Hall after spending the past 34 years in Lincoln Hall....

Class of 2025 Affirmation Day -- "Together We Thrive"

Members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2025 affirmed their commitment to serve in the U.S. Army upon graduation from West Point during the Affirmation Ceremony Aug. 13 at Eisenhower Hall. ...

West Point to Host August Blood Drive

The U.S. Military Academy will host a blood drive to support the New York Blood Center from Aug. 28-31 between 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Hall. ...

The Class of 2027 Receive Praise, get Accepted to the Corps of Cadets

Family, friends and old grads roared with cheer and praise as the Class of 2027 Cadets marched victoriously on The Plain, marking their acceptance into the Corp of Cadets during Acceptance Day (A-Day) on Aug. 12,2023, at the U.S. Military Academy....

Public Service Announcement: Safety in Places of Public Assembly

Public Service Announcement graphic provided by the Directorate of Emergency Services through the National Fire Protection Association's Public Education Division....

Bieger named new president and CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates

The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) Board of Directors announced that retired Col. Mark D. Bieger, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1991, was selected to serve as The Honorable & Mrs. Robert A. McDonald ’75 President & CEO of WPAOG as he started his new posts on Aug. 1....

Local Community Lace Up for the West Point Community Run

Members of the West Point Community laced up their sneakers to partake in the West Point Community Run on July 9 at the U.S. Military Academy. Whether it was cheering on the sidelines or pounding the pavement with the team, the energy and camaraderie on display embodied the unyielding spirit of the West Point community. The event is not only a way to promote fitness and health but also provides an opportunity for civilians and military personnel to interact and build relationships....