The ever-evolving process of the Army Warfighter continued as the U.S. Military Academy used the landscape of Cadet Leadership Development Training (CLDT) to determine if artificial intelligence could assist Army leaders with tactical operations. The Class of 2024 Cadets helped push that plan into practice during the second part of the training event from July 22-28, 2023, at Camp Buckner....

The West Point community rallied to support The Class of 2027, turning March Back into a grand celebration of their commitment and dedication. Family members, friends, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered along the route, waving flags, cheering, and offering words of encouragement. Alumni who once walked the same path decades ago join the march, proudly displaying their class year and inspiring the newcomers to carry on the academy's legacy Aug 7. at the U.S. Military Academy....

Whether it was a physical injury or making up an academic class, it took a fraction longer to get to the finish line from the usually touted “47-month experience” for seven members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023. They finally got to celebrate their moment as they received their diplomas and second lieutenant bars during the USMA Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Aug. 3, 2023, at Crest Hall....

Despite gray skies and intervals of rainfall, the West Point community showed up with cheer and praise as the Class of 2027 marched triumphantly for 12-plus miles from Lake Frederick to the central area, marking the successful completion of Cadet Basic Training (Beast) on Aug. 7, 2023, at the U.S. Military Academy....

Data has become increasingly important to the Army mission. According to the Army Data Plan, the timely delivery of data across multiple platforms through diverse types of technology will enhance the mission of Army leaders as they navigate a progressively dynamic cyber landscape featuring machine learning and artificial intelligence. ...

His voice cracked as his remarks were deliberately delivered to the attentive group of air assault trainees who were taking in every word intently about his father. The purpose of the speech was to remind the group of nearly 190 participants that attention to detail and meticulousness in their work to do it 100% accurately without room for error has life or death consequences for those who put their trust in them....

As Cadet Summer Training continues, Cadet Basic Training II kicked off as the second iteration of cadet cadre assumed command of 1,250 new cadets and 250 seniors and juniors on July 16 during the Ice Cream Social event. Following this, the cadre worked hard to provide a dynamic training experience while instilling qualities that promoted team building, team cohesion, resilience, and personal courage, among other traits from July 17-30 at Camp Buckner and the U.S. Military Academy....

“Be motivated. Don’t give up. Don’t quit on yourself. Take it day-by-day because each day is different from the next.” While those phrases of advice from Air Assault Instructor Staff Sgt. Aaron Patterson ring positively true and loud to anyone who has ever attempted or will attempt to earn the Air Assault Badge, he does add one caveat, “It’s only 10 days, but it’s the 10 hardest days in the Army.”...

Barely seen among the trees and shrubbery, enemy soldiers in tiger-striped camouflage uniforms and face paint lay in wait along both sides of the gravel road. With weapons ready, they are prepared to strike any unsuspecting friendly troops that might come by. Automatic weapon fire persisted in the background, punctuated by explosions. ...

West Point families, faculty, coaches and staff hosted the Class of 2027 for New Cadet Visitation Day, also known as the “Ice Cream Social,” July 16 at the U.S. Military Academy. It was an opportunity for approximately 1,250 new cadets to learn more about their hosts, relax and reconnect with loved ones. ...