“Be motivated. Don’t give up. Don’t quit on yourself. Take it day-by-day because each day is different from the next.” While those phrases of advice from Air Assault Instructor Staff Sgt. Aaron Patterson ring positively true and loud to anyone who has ever attempted or will attempt to earn the Air Assault Badge, he does add one caveat, “It’s only 10 days, but it’s the 10 hardest days in the Army.”...
Barely seen among the trees and shrubbery, enemy soldiers in tiger-striped camouflage uniforms and face paint lay in wait along both sides of the gravel road. With weapons ready, they are prepared to strike any unsuspecting friendly troops that might come by. Automatic weapon fire persisted in the background, punctuated by explosions. ...
West Point families, faculty, coaches and staff hosted the Class of 2027 for New Cadet Visitation Day, also known as the “Ice Cream Social,” July 16 at the U.S. Military Academy. It was an opportunity for approximately 1,250 new cadets to learn more about their hosts, relax and reconnect with loved ones. ...
Torrential thunderstorms barreled into West Point and the Highland Falls community creating a flash flood July 9 that left New York State's Hudson Valley inundated with flooded homes and impassable roads....
The U.S. Military Academy and many of the surrounding communities in the Hudson Valley region experienced a catastrophic weather event July 9 as heavy rains produced over eight inches of precipitation in many locations that caused flash flooding creating extensive damage to roadways, vehicles, homes and put an immediate pause on the daily lives of those living on West Point....
Department of Defense, Army civilians were presented awards and certificates in recognition of appreciation for their years of service and retirement during a ceremony June 15 at Crest Hall. ...
As of 5 p.m. July 11, the only open route to/from West Point, indicated in green on this map, is via:...
USAA’s Catastrophe Action Team is now fully set up at the West Point Post Exchange parking lot to assist with processing claims and support services. ...
As the U.S. Military Academy at West Point returned to normal operations and the clean-up of the storm from July 9 continues, we remain a strong community working together to ensure that all staff, faculty, cadets and family members within the West Point community are safe....
For many notable USMA graduates, CFT has been the pivotal experience that instills positive leadership traits. As the recent CFT graduation demonstrates, cadets at all levels, from underclassmen to cadet leadership, emerged from the program equipped with valuable tools to enhance their leadership capabilities. ...