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Cadets receive executive education during Negotiation Workshop

The extensive development of leadership and character growth is a perpetual process at the U.S. Military Academy. Cadets take many academic and military skills courses to commission as second lieutenants and effectively lead the Nation's Soldiers. Among the many skills they can learn is the art, technique and tactics that go into negotiation during the West Point Negotiation Workshop, which took place between March 30-April 1, 2022, at Eisenhower Hall. ...

Full Scale Exercise

To maintain the security and welfare of the West Point community, personnel from the West Point Emergency Operations Center planned and coordinated a Full-Scale Exercise that simulated multiple hazardous threat scenarios on March 22 at the U.S. Military Academy....

Cadets learn from industry leaders during MCLC

Cadets received top-of-the-line insight and an invaluable perspective on what it means to lead and develop character during the McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character between March 24-27 at the U.S. Military Academy....

USMA honored at annual West Point Day in Albany

The State of New York government honored members of the U.S. Military Academy during the 70th annual West Point Day in Albany, New York, on March 24. ...

West Point hosts Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

A few hundred runners and ruck marchers competed in the sixth annual Fallen Comrades Half Marathon, hosted by the Army West Point marathon team, Sunday at West Point....

West Point celebrates Founders Day, former NFL player Villanueva guest speaks

On March 16, 1802, West Point became an institution of higher learning for people who aspired to join the U.S. Army. Since that day, numerous officers have etched their names in the history books immortalizing their selfless service. Thus, every year, West Point pays homage to Thomas Jeffersonʼs emboldened signature that solidified the academyʼs transcendence. And so, cadets, officers and Soldiers convened at the Cadet Mess Hall to celebrate Founders Day March 16 at the U.S. Military Academy....

West Point modernizes its Aeronautical Labs

The U.S. Military Academy uniquely prepares Army officers for the complexities of contested air and space domains. The academy offers several Aeronautical Engineering courses, known as the Academic Flight Program (AFP), as a sub-discipline of Mechanical Engineering. ...

HFIS students learn to fly drones through CONNECT

In partnership with the Highland Falls Intermediate School, the West Point Association of Graduates organized a pilot program, called CONNECT, in an effort to engage and educate students, which included an interest in drone technology during this session on March 3. ...

Families, guests get intimate look at academy during PPW, view crest unveil

The U.S. Military Academy hosted Plebe-Parent Weekend to provide the USMA Class of 2025ʼs families and special guests a unique opportunity to visit, understand and appreciate the varied aspects of West Point life for cadets on March 4-5....

Cadets battle for Corps title at Brigade Boxing Open

Cadets, Soldiers and officers gathered at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Centerʼs Boxing Room Feb. 28 to watch members of the boxing team compete against one another during the 66th annual Army West Point Brigade Boxing Open Finals. ...