West Point News West Point welcomed Purple Heart recipients to enjoy day at academy through Patriot Project While the term “entitled” can sometimes carry a negative undertone; for servicemembers who are wounded or killed in a combat zone, their bravery and sacrifice earn them the entitlement and distinct honor of the Purple Heart decoration. Going above and beyond, the Purple Heart Patriot Project, an initiative led and funded by the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, provided 38 Purple Heart recipients and their guests a weeklong all-expenses paid trip to New York in a gesture that stands as a heartfelt tribute to those who endured trails on the battlefield. ... Public Affairs Archives Press Releases Community Links Submit Story West Point hosts annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture The U.S. Military Academy hosted the 77th annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture Sept. 28 at Robinson Auditorium. The guest speaker for the distinguished foreign visit was British Lt. Gen. Sir Roly Walker, deputy chief of Defense Staff for Military Strategy and Operations at the Ministry of Defense.... U.S. Military Academy hosts U.S. Army War College International Fellows visit In an ever-evolving global landscape, grappling with complex issues like the conflict in Ukraine or China’s assertive stance toward Taiwan brings about significant political challenges. With that, a question arises: how does the U.S. effectively wield its influence amidst these complex issues? ... The Honorable Elizabeth Dole Receives the 2023 Thayer Award It was a festive celebration as cadets, staff, and faculty participated in the Sylvanus Thayer Award ceremony to commemorate this year's recipient, Senator Elizabeth Dole, on Sept. 21 at the U.S. Military Academy. ... Public Affairs Archives Press Releases Community Links Submit Story Academic News “Diversity is Universal,” Former NASA Experts Promote STEM Equality During West Point Diversity and Inclusion Conference How much STEM innovation is lost when antiquated hiring traditions do not consider inclusion but reinforce practices that habitually recruit a predominantly White male workforce? To find the answer, Ramsey Smith, former NASA research scientist, and former NASA astronauts Charles Bolden and Robert Shane Kimbrough engaged the audience during the "Diversity is Universal" segment of the West Point Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference on Aug. 31 at the U.S. Military Academy. ... New Podcast: West Point Dean discusses autonomous robots on the battlefield with Robotics and Law experts “We need cooperation and involvement to ensure our Soldiers are ready to fight the next war. We need the support of engineers, scientists and technologists to produce cutting-edge technology.” – Professor Hitoshi Nasu, Department of Law professor at the U.S. Military Academy.... ASEM cadets receive mentorship from an Army senior modernization leader Young Bang, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisitions, Logistics and Technology), spoke to the U.S. Military Academy American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) student chapter about the future of Army modernization and the importance of an engineering management education during a lecture Sept. 8 at Arnold Auditorium. ... West Point Dean and Math Professor Discuss Data Literacy for the Army Tune in to the newest episode of the Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact podcast at https://bit.ly/InsideWP. During this episode, “Decoding Data Literacy,” Clark and Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves discuss the importance of a data-informed Army and how to build data literacy. ... Community News U.S. Military Academy honors Buffalo Soldiers legacy during annual ceremony The Buffalo Soldiers, an all-black unit of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, have a gallant history of fighting in the American western frontier post the American Civil War, to protecting National Parks to performing with distinction in the Spanish-American War and then, ultimately, honorably training the cadets at West Point in mounted drill and tactics for 40 years from 1907 to 1947.... ICE provides a “Quick” way to communicate The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) is a web-based system that allows customers to give feedback to managers via electronic comment cards. These submissions provide the leadership with timely customer feedback on products or services across the West Point Community. ICE Submissions can be submitted by scanning a QR code. ... 2023 Emergency Preparedness Fair The 2023 Emergency Preparedness Fair takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AAFES Post Exchange parking lot at West Point. ... Keller Army Community Hospital Influenza Vaccine Drive begins Oct. 30 Keller Army Community Hospital encourages our beneficiaries to get the influenza vaccine during the 2023 Influenza Vaccine Drive.... Sports & Entertainment News Army West Point club hockey earns split against Rowan University The Army West Point Club Hockey team split a two-game nonconference series against Rowan University over the weekend. The Black Knights prevailed 10-4 on Sept. 22 before losing 4-3 in a shootout on Sept. 23 at the Ice Time Sports Complex in Newburgh, New York. ... Devotion to an Ancient Military Ethos, 17 Cadets Receive Prestigious Centurion Pins The Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Lori Robinson, presented Centurion Pins to 17 captains of Cadet Competitive Club sports, acknowledging their esteemed accomplishments in their respective clubs on Sept. 13 at the Cadet Mess Hall.... Army West Point club hockey wins opener 9-4 over Central Connecticut State The Army West Point club hockey team opened the season on Sept. 10 with a 9-4 victory over Central Connecticut State University at Tate Rink. The Black Knights, the two-time defending Super East Collegiate Hockey League champions who finished 20-2 last season, outshot the Blue Devils 75-20. ... Garrison goes undefeated, wins West Point Summer Softball League upper bracket with sweep of DES/MPs Garrison swept the Directorate of Emergency Services/Military Police two games to none in the best-of-three upper bracket championship series Aug. 9 at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Softball Field #3.... Video Highlights West Point: Branch Week 2022 Representatives from more than 17 Army branches were here to provide cadets opportunities to learn more about the branches West Point 2022 Ring Ceremony The Class of 2023 received their rings on Friday during a special ceremony at Trophy Point here at West Point Kenneth Fisher 2022 Sylvanus Thayer Award Recipient the highly distinguished and noteworthy philanthropist Kenneth Fisher will received the 2022 Sylvanus Thayer Award. West Point Simulation Center The United States Military Academy at West Point Simulation Center Superintendent 2022 Superintendent 2022 Parent-Plebe Weekend 2023 Interviews with parents on Parent-Plebe Weekend 2023 West Point Cadet Summer Training 2022 West Point's Cadet Summer Training consists of several training iterations for all class years.