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West Point honors remarkable graduate with Medal of Honor plaque unveiling

The U.S. Military Academy honored one of its remarkable graduates, retired Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., with a Medal of Honor Plaque Unveiling Ceremony in the Inchon Sallyport May 23, 2023, at West Point. The event was hosted by USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland....

Officers Reach Milestone, Receive Diploma during ELDP Graduation Ceremony

The U.S. Military Academy celebrated the efforts of the 18th Eisenhower Leader Development Program cohort at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall as 17 officers received their diplomas, marking the successful completion of the ELDP Masters of Arts Program, where they completed their Master's Degree in Social-Organizational Psychology (Leader Development) from Teachers College, Columbia University on May 19, 2023....

2023 Graduation Week Parking and Force Protection information

During Graduation Week, several traffic and parking restrictions will be enforced. Please allow additional travel time when coming to West Point and driving on and around the installation during Graduation Week....

Dean recognizes instructors, professors during Dean's Awards ceremony

The Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, recognized instructors and professors for their excellence in several different categories, two-year master teaching program graduates and the 2023 Apgar Award recipients during a Dean’s Awards ceremony May 15 at the Haig Room. ...

Cadet candidates graduate from USMAPS, next stop USMA R-Day

The Class of 2023 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony for the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) took place May 13 at Eisenhower Hall at West Point, in front the USMAPS 31st Commandant Col. Rick Johnson, Command Sgt. Maj. Addley Saimbert, Academic Dean Melanie Wong Dodge, USMAPS leadership, family and friends. ...

Good intentions, Bad Outcomes - A Reminder Never to Feed or House Stray Cats

Over the past few years, the West Point Military Police and Natural Resources specialists have responded to several incidents involving stray cats. Residents, employees and cadets have been observed setting out food or shelters near buildings or even bringing cats into buildings and barracks. This behavior is not allowed. ...

Military Training Conducted at West Point

Area residents can expect to hear summer training activities conducted on the military installation beginning now through mid-August to include areas in and around Camp Buckner and Lake Frederick. ...

ACI team receives $1 million of $6.4 million DARPA award to research neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence applications on the future battlefield

Military leaders must make timely, high-quality decisions on a regular basis. That process will become increasingly challenging in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of cyberspace and the broader information domain. ...

West Point ACI researchers receive $525K of award from OUSD (R&E) to develop a decision-support system to meet needs of future cyber warriors

The cyber battlefield is growing faster, larger and more complex, and future Army operators/analysts will need to keep pace to be effective. ...

SCPME hosts Inspiration to Serve event for Yearlings to reflect on their upcoming affirmation

As the Yearlings entered the hallowed grounds of the West Point Cemetery, they met with the leaders from the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic before their “Inspiration to Serve” tour. At the steps of the Old Cadet Chapel, they met with Dr. Pete Kilner, the chair of Character Development in SCPME and U.S. Military Academy Class of 1990 graduate, who gave an introduction to each member of the USMA Class of 2025 of what to expect before they proceeded on the tour....