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Historic Kosciusko Monument at West Point Undergoes Restoration

The historic Kosciusko Monument, a longstanding tribute to the Polish-Lithuanian and American military engineer and Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, is undergoing a significant restoration effort....

Sign-up for 13th annual Storm King Run, scheduled for Aug. 25

The 13th annual Storm King Run takes place Aug. 25 with the start and finish at the Victor Constant Ski Slope parking lot off of Route 218....

Enjoy a night of music with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert Sept. 8

Attention West Point Community – Come out at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Eisenhower Hall Theatre and enjoy Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, hosted by West Point Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Directorate of Cadet Activities....

Come out to the West Point Community Fair July 31

Just one week away from the 2024 West Point Community Fair! This event will take place from 3-5 p.m. July 31, and it is open to the entire community to include new military, families and civilians at West Point...

West Point, Highland Falls communities come together for National Night Out Aug. 6

The Highland Falls community in partnership with West Point are pleased to invite you to participate in National Night Out from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 6 in the vicinity of Thayer Gate and the West Point Visitor Control Center (VCC). ...

West Point Band concert takes place July 27 at Trophy Point Amphitheatre

Embark on a musical journey inspired by nature’s beauty, featuring music from Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,” as well as classics like “Shenandoah” and Alfred Reed’s “Hounds of Spring.” ...

West Point Dean and McMaster discuss the Warrior Ethos and the Future of Warfare

“Important for us to be able to fight and win in wars … is our warrior ethos,” retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster explained. “The ethos is what we expect of one another based on the principles, the values we know that we know are essential to combat effectiveness.”...

ALERT: Road and lot closures on West Point from now through August

West Point currently has several road closures and a lot closure for everyone to know as they drive through Central Area and various parts of the U.S. Military Academy....

Parents watch their children transition into West Point Cadets

From a psychological perspective, one of the toughest days for a parent emotionally is the day a child leaves home and officially becomes an adult working toward his or her life’s goals. ...

West Point Dean and Professor discuss impact of language on leadership and strengthening alliances

“We can think of innovation as adopting something that’s new in our context, new in our force, so it’s innovative to us, even though it’s happening somewhere else.” Col. John Baskerville explained....