Dean views autonomous vehicle, meets research team
West Point’s AVRAD (Autonomous Vehicle Research and Development) Team took second place in the Self-Drive Challenge of the 28th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) held June 4-7, 2021....
New cadets endure the trials of Reception Day
A line of cars flowed through the parking lot by Buffalo Soldier Field over three days carrying with it approximately 1,225 new cadets, nearly 400 each day, from across the nation who were taking a huge leap into unknown territory on Reception Day, Saturday through Monday, at the U.S. Military Academy. ...
Cadet cadre learn value of teamwork during First 100 Yards demo
As the sunrise peaked over the mountainous horizon, 36 cadet cadre members from the Cadet Basic Training I detail stood in formation awaiting the orders of senior drill sergeants sent from 2-19th Infantry Battalion, 198th Infantry Training Brigade One Station Unit Training (OSUT), Fort Benning, Georgia, to prepare the cadet cadre to execute “The Long Gray Line Starts Here” on R-Day to incoming new cadets June 18 at West Point. ...
SLE goes virtual, offers unique learning, leadership experience for all participants
The Summer Leader Experience is designed to offer a glimpse into the academic, athletic and social life of U.S. Military Academy cadets to rising high school seniors looking to make the critical decision for their college journey within the next year. ...
West Point celebrates the U.S. Army’s 246th birthday in NYC
The area near Times Square was full of cheer and very festive as service members from the U.S. Army convened there Monday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 246th birthday in New York City. The Commandant of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Mark Quander, represented West Point at the event....
Cadets earn cavalry spurs after Cavalry Spur Ride
Class of 2022 cadets Bobby Kirkland (right) and Cody Quelland (left) successfully completed a Cavalry Spur Ride while attending Cadet Troop Leader Training with 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas....
Wreath-laying ceremony honors Lt. Gen. Gavin, D-Day
A wreath-laying ceremony to honor Lt. Gen. James Gavin, U.S. Military Academy 1929 graduate, at his gravestone took place Friday at the West Point Cemetery. ...
Strong Beginnings celebrates nearly 40 children graduates
About 40 children from the West Point Strong Beginnings pre-kindergarten class graduated June 3 at the Stony Lonesome Child Development Center. ...
West Point Youth of the Year uses his talents to advocate for those with special needs, gifts
The motto of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America reveals in four simple words — Great Futures Start Here — the foundation built in an environment that empowers young adolescents to reach their full potential while becoming responsible, caring and productive citizens of the world. ...
A Corps of Combat Lifesavers, Yearlings get medical recertification
One hundred and sixty-nine cadets from 6th Company of Cadet Field Training completed medical training Sunday to recertify as Combat Lifesavers. The certification process requires cadets to demonstrate that they understand how to treat a variety of common wartime injuries, such as tension pneumothorax and extreme blood loss. ...