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Pugilists entertain during Boxing Rumble, parade

U.S. Military Academy held a Branch Recognition Parade followed by the Boxing Rumble on diagonal walk/apron and in north area of West Point on Friday. ...

Professor returns to discuss new book on Nininger Award recipients

The mood in the Haig Room on Sept. 1 was light. After being introduced by Dr. Joshua King, associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences, which sponsored the event, guest lecturer Dr. Ray Raymond walked up to the podium and announced to his audience of cadets, staff and faculty that he was “the oldest living West Point graduate,” drawing quiet laughter. ...

Cadets explore options during Branch Week

Cadets explored what the Army had to offer during the annual Branch Week event, which kicked off with 17 static displays, including artillery and rocket systems, tanks, helicopters and numerous other displays that represented every facet of the Army Sept. 6-9 in Central Area at the U.S. Military Academy. ...

Firsties receive their rings during Ring Weekend ceremony

Family and friends watched with excitement as the triumphant Class of 2023 cadets marched steadily down to the amphitheater at Trophy Point to receive their class rings during the Ring Weekend ceremony Aug. 26 at the U.S. Military Academy. ...

West Point community donates blood during annual drive

Cadets, faculty and staff sign up and donate blood during the annual West Point Blood Drive facilitated by the New York Blood Center at Eisenhower Hall Aug. 22-25. ...

West Point leads international cohort to explore Israel

From historical beaches to the Lebanon border, U.S. Military Academy staff, faculty and cadets gained insights into Israel’s geopolitical reality. ...

Class of 2023 receive their rings during ceremony

Members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 enthusiastically show off their rings after they received them during the annual Ring Weekend ceremony Friday in front of family and friends at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. ...

WPES students return to school after a summer of fun

West Point Elementary School students return for the first day of school after a long summer on Monday. ...

Cadets get back to grind, complete first week of classes

The U.S. Military Academy kicked off classes for the 2022-23 academic year on Aug. 15. ...

Atlanta Falcons visit West Point during Salute to Service tour

Players and coaches from the NFLʼs Atlanta Falcons visited West Point Sunday for an open practice, luncheon with the Army football team and took part in the Salute to Service Tour....