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. ...

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....

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? ...

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. ...

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy moved up one place in “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” category and is again rated as one of the nation’s best undergraduate educational institutions according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report. ...

“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....

West Point was alive with excitement and camaraderie as cadets explored which Army branches resonated with them most during Branch Week from Sept. 5-9 at the U.S. Military Academy....

Vision 2002, the Town of Highlands and Fort Montgomery held their annual Patriot’s Day Ceremony to commemorate Sept. 11. 2001, on Sept. 11, 2023, at Patriot Garden in Fort Montgomery. ...

The searing events of Sept. 11, 2001, left an indelible mark on a generation who witnessed the tragedy, and its horrific images from terrorist attacks that will forever be etched in our memories as one of the darkest hours in our nation’s history. In the days and years afterward, “Never Forget” is the rally cry of a nation mourning its own while continuing to drive forward in an ever-evolving, turbulent world. ...

Command Sgt. Maj. Phil Barretto, the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) command sergeant major, spoke to 10 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers to discuss the transition from enlisted to a USMA cadet Sept. 8 inside the Superintendent's Conference Room at West Point. ...