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Information alert: Army Football season game day force protection and situational awareness

In order to better protect West Point residents and the Corps of Cadets during home football games, the following Force Protection measures and restrictions are in effect:...

Potential traffic disruptions due to movement of incoming tactical vehicles for Branch Week

West Point Community, as we gear up for 2024 Branch Week (Aug. 26-30), please be aware of potential traffic disruptions starting today, Aug. 21....

March Back completes Cadet Summer Training, new cadets now have eye toward future

Approximately 1,200 new cadets reached their final destination completing the 14-mile March Back from Camp Buckner to the front of the Superintendent’s house to conclude Cadet Basic Training on Aug. 12. ...

ALERT: Attention West Point community and parking in Clinton Lot

Good news! Clinton Lot is open from Aug. 13-20. Thayer Extension remains closed....

West Point Community Run takes place Aug. 14 at 6:15 a.m.

Kickstart your morning with the West Point Community Run on Aug. 14, as the group makes its way from Daly Field to Buffalo Soldier Field, finishing at The Plain. ...

Welcoming Class of 2028 cadets to the Corps during Acceptance Day Aug. 17

Acceptance Day is the day the new cadets will be accepted into the Corps. ...

ALERT: Information on road closures, spectator viewing for March Back on Aug. 12

Support the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2028 March Back on Monday, Aug. 12!...

West Point celebrates the 100th birthday of World War II veteran Arnold Kapernick

On this national Purple Heart Day, West Point honored World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Arnold Kapernick, who turned 100 years old today on Aug. 7....

USMA Class of 2028 marches back Aug. 12

New cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2028 will conclude their Cadet Basic Training with a 12-mile road march from Lake Frederick to West Point on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024....

Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces passing of Medal of Honor recipient Paul W. Bucha

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Paul W. “Bud” Bucha, Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at age 80 in West Haven, Connecticut....