The National Discussion 2023 gathered military leaders, educators and prevention experts at West Point to share research and best practices in creating safe and healthy learning environments on Oct. 24. Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth hosted the annual conference, which since 2019 has rotated among West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy....
The loss of a parent dramatically changes the whole dynamic of a child’s world, underscoring the importance of discovering hope and healing amidst the throes of emotional grief. This transformative period is marked by a confluence of several factors including a huge drop in self-esteem, the onset of separation anxiety, forms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, decreasing academic performance, a loss of friends, and the alarming increase in suicidal thoughts, all while trying to cope and manage a life-altering impact....
In a distinguished ceremony at the Association of the United States Army’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Lt. Col. Robert “Jody” Shipley, joined by his wife Emily and their children Grace, Gage, and Hailey, received the esteemed title of AUSA Volunteer Family of the Year for their exceptional dedication to volunteering in and around Fort Cavazos, Texas. ...
In a significant collaboration between the U.S. Army Center of Military History and defense giants Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, a new exhibit was unveiled on October 13th at the West Point Museum. The exhibit showcases the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile system, aptly named the "Fire-and-Forget" for its pivotal role in providing tactical support to Army Soldiers over the past 27 years....
The West Point Fire Department (WPFD) presented its annual Open House for the West Point community Oct. 11 at H Lot in the Post Exchange parking lot. ...
“As a lieutenant or a young Soldier, your whole world is that battalion or squadron and how impactful that person can be on retaining talent or contributing to developing talent.” – Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, U.S. Military Academy Dean of the Academic Board....
The West Point Fire Department is hosting its 2023 Open House from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 11 at H Lot, 1204 Commissary Road....
Col. Sean Morrow, director of Center for Combating Terrorism; Maj. Si Park, assistant professor in Math Department; and U.S. Military Academy cadets from the Korean American Relations Seminar (KARS) participated in a ceremony Oct. 1, 2023, in Fort Lee, New Jersey, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance. ...
With a commitment to ensuring the safety and security of those living, working and visiting West Point, U.S. Army Garrison West Point and the West Point Fire Department (WPFD) teamed up for a Fire Prevention Week Proclamation signing Oct. 4 at the West Point Middle School (WPMS). ...
Despite the chilly, inclement weather, hundreds of West Point community members came together in full force braving the elements on Sept. 30 at the West Point Post Exchange parking lot for the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair, hosted by the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS). It was a day filled with music, food and invaluable information, all geared toward equipping attendees for any future calamities....