Whether it was a physical injury or making up an academic class, it took a fraction longer to get to the finish line from the usually touted “47-month experience” for seven members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023. They finally got to celebrate their moment as they received their diplomas and second lieutenant bars during the USMA Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Aug. 3 at Crest Hall....

Despite gray skies and intervals of rainfall, the West Point community showed up with cheer and praise as the Class of 2027 marched triumphantly for 12-plus miles from Lake Frederick to central area, marking the successful completion of Cadet Basic Training (Beast) on Aug. 7 at the U.S. Military Academy....

Data has become increasingly important to the Army mission. According to the Army Data Plan, the timely delivery of data across multiple platforms through diverse types of technology will enhance the mission of Army leaders as they navigate a progressively dynamic cyber landscape featuring machine learning and artificial intelligence. ...

His voice cracked as his remarks were deliberately delivered to the attentive group of air assault trainees who were taking in every word intently about his father. The purpose of the speech was to remind the group of nearly 190 participants that attention to detail and meticulousness in their work to do it 100% accurately without room for error has life or death consequences for those who put their trust in them....

As Cadet Summer Training continues, Cadet Basic Training II kicked off as the second iteration of cadet cadre assumed command of 1,250 new cadets and 250 seniors and juniors on July 16 during the Ice Cream Social event. Following this, the cadre worked hard to provide a dynamic training experience while instilling qualities that promoted team building, team cohesion, resilience, and personal courage, among other traits from July 17-30 at Camp Buckner and the U.S. Military Academy....

“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....