Before they received their diplomas, tossed their hats into the air at Michie Stadium and pinned their gold bars as commissioned second lieutenants on May 27, U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 Cadets Mark Nylund and Cade Cunningham teamed up to compete in the daunting 16th annual Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition from April 21-24 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri....

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....

Michie Stadium trembled with excitement as family and friends roared at the site of the graduating class triumphantly marching onto the field during the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony on May 27 at West Point....

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....

The U.S. Military Academy celebrated the efforts of the 18th Eisenhower Leader Development Program cohort at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall as 17 officers received their diplomas, marking the successful completion of the ELDP Masters of Arts Program, where they completed their Master's Degree in Social-Organizational Psychology (Leader Development) from Teachers College, Columbia University on May 19. ...

During Graduation Week, several traffic and parking restrictions will be enforced. Please allow additional travel time when coming to West Point and driving on and around the installation during Graduation Week....

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. ...

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. ...

Over the past few years, the West Point Military Police and Natural Resources specialists have responded to several incidents involving stray cats. Residents, employees and cadets have been observed setting out food or shelters near buildings or even bringing cats into buildings and barracks. This behavior is not allowed. ...

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. ...