West Point News

Top cadets receive medals for their reflective essays during Pershing Writing Award Ceremony

To reflect on something is to give deep thought to experiences that may have left a profound effect on you. For the cadets of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023, they faced numerous obstacles during their tenure at West Point and before their arrivals to USMA, which they were forced to overcome – whether it was personal, academic or physical – while building a character base as future military leaders....

Through Struggle and Strife, Women of West Point Carve out a Military Legacy

Women throughout the decades display their mettle and fervent desire to lead Soldiers to prove that trivial notions of gender-based limitations cannot measure the desire to serve effectively and lead honorably. The tried and tested way of accomplishing that was by mastering military skills. ...

West Point honors remarkable graduate with Medal of Honor plaque unveiling

The U.S. Military Academy honored one of its remarkable graduates, retired Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., with a Medal of Honor Plaque Unveiling Ceremony in the Inchon Sallyport May 23 at West Point. The event was hosted by USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland....

Academic News

Dean recognizes instructors, professors during Dean's Awards ceremony

The Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, recognized instructors and professors for their excellence in several different categories, two-year master teaching program graduates and the 2023 Apgar Award recipients during a Dean’s Awards ceremony May 15 at the Haig Room. ...

ACI team receives $1 million of $6.4 million DARPA award to research neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence applications on the future battlefield

Military leaders must make timely, high-quality decisions on a regular basis. That process will become increasingly challenging in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of cyberspace and the broader information domain. ...

West Point ACI researchers receive $525K of award from OUSD (R&E) to develop a decision-support system to meet needs of future cyber warriors

The cyber battlefield is growing faster, larger and more complex, and future Army operators/analysts will need to keep pace to be effective. ...

Community News

USMA celebrates Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders heritage during observance

His family’s story of service began during dire times amid World War II when his father fought at the Battle of Bataan with the 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts) and then was captured as a Japanese POW and survived the Bataan Death March. To this day, the fight continues for retired Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba as he is taking the mantle to help Filipino warriors from that era to receive their due through an injustice made by the American government shortly after the war ended nearly 80 years ago....

Cadet candidates graduate from USMAPS, next stop USMA R-Day

The Class of 2023 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony for the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) took place May 13 at Eisenhower Hall at West Point, in front the USMAPS 31st Commandant Col. Rick Johnson, Command Sgt. Maj. Addley Saimbert, Academic Dean Melanie Wong Dodge, USMAPS leadership, family and friends. ...

Military Training Conducted at West Point

Area residents can expect to hear summer training activities conducted on the military installation beginning now through mid-August to include areas in and around Camp Buckner and Lake Frederick. ...

Sports & Entertainment News

Men's Lacrosse Downs Defending National Champions Maryland in NCAA First Round 16-15

For the first time since 2010 the Army men's lacrosse team is advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament after a thrilling 16-15 victory over no. 4 seed and defending national champions Maryland in College Park, Maryland....

West Point Recognizes 16 Competitive Clubs during End of the Year Huddle

The Department of Physical Education Competitive Clubs held their annual ‘End of Year Huddle’ on April 27 to recognize the accomplishments of the 16 competitive clubs throughout the academic year. ...

Coach K Teaching Character Through Sport Award recognizes awardees for commitment to character, leadership

The Department of Physical Education hosted the 17th annual Mike Krzyzewski Teaching Character Through Sport Award May 4 at the Cadet Mess Hall. The award recognizes West Point cadet-athletes, coaches, officers in charge (OIC) and sport educators for their outstanding commitment to the development of noble character through athletic participation and leadership....

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