West Point News

Herrera honored as first Filipino West Point graduate to receive Nininger Award, emphasizing importance of leading from the front

For the first time in its 19-year history, the Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms was presented to a U.S. Military Academy international graduate. A Class of 2013 graduate, Philippine Army Maj. Floren P. Herrera, humbly accepted the award during a ceremony in the Cadet Mess Hall on Oct. 10, 2024....

Kosciuszko is Back!

After three years of renovation, the Thaddeus Kosciuszko statue has returned, once again perched on a newly refined pedestal overlooking the Hudson Valley. ...

Welcome the new garrison CSM Cathey to West Point

West Point will welcome Taylor A. Cathey as the new Garrison Command Sergeant Major during a change of responsibility ceremony at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 outside of Building 148, located adjacent to the Clinton parking lot, Trophy Point. ...

Academic News

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.”...

West Point transforms to address future warfare challenges

As the battlefield continues to rapidly evolve, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has launched two transformations to prepare graduates to lead now and through the next evolution of warfare....

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....

Community News

Celebrate the spirit of the season: Halloween activities at West Point

(Editor's note: Due to a small number of registrants, the Halloween Costume 5K Race has been cancelled on Oct. 30.) In celebrating the spirit of the season, it’s time for Halloween activities at West Point beginning Oct. 24. It all starts with a Pumpkin Patch event from 1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at West Point Family Homes at 126 Washington Road. ...

Semi-annual water system flushing begins Oct. 21

Attention West Point Community! Mark your calendars: the semi-annual flushing of the water system starts on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭. 𝟐𝟏. ...

Information alert: Army Football season game day force protection and situational awareness

In order to better protect West Point residents and the Corps of Cadets during home football games, the following Force Protection measures and restrictions are in effect:...

Sports & Entertainment News

#21 Army Football victorious, 20-3, over rival behind Udoh’s career day

The #21-ranked Army Black Knights (8-0, 6-0 AAC) defeated service academy-rival Air Force (1-7, 0-4) at a sold-out Michie Stadium on Nov. 2, 20-3. ...

Women’s Rugby blanks Navy, 41-0, claims second consecutive Star

Army Women's Rugby made the trip down to Annapolis on Nov. 2 for a mid-day matchup with familiar foe Navy for the second iteration of the women’s rugby Star Game as part of the Star Series, presented by USAA. The Black Knights dominated possession from the opening whistle and racked up a 41-0 final score to claim the Star for the second season in a row....

Singing second into the Semis: Pohlidal's late winner against Navy advances Women's Soccer in PL Tournament

Third-seeded Army West Point Women's Soccer (12-5-1, 5-3-1 PL) shut out Navy (9-10-2, 3-4-2 PL) for the second time this season in the Patriot League Championship quarterfinal matchup Nov. 3 from Malek Stadium....

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