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Cadets receive instruction during student workshop on Civil-Military Ops

With the current geopolitical landscape constantly shifting, the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations at West Point is hard at work preparing cadets to become future leaders who will facilitate CMO assisting in foreign affairs. Over 100 cadets along with staff and faculty gathered at the Eisenhower Hall Theatre Ballroom to participate in the 8th annual Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations, organized by the CSCMO on April 6. Keynote speakers attended in-person and virtually to participate in discussions to contextualize various elements of CMO. ...

Army West Point Crew members, coach discuss their leadership experiences during HOSR ‘Story Hour’

Pride. Respect. Commitment. Those three words are compelling to all 84 male and female members of the Army West Point Crew team who exhaust their mental and physical energies day in and day out to compete for four years in collegiate rowing. The Army West Point Crew team was founded in 1986, and ever since then it’s been aggressively racing during the fall and spring seasons on America’s waterways.  ...

HuRT-C offers capstone cadets, FAST a first-hand familiarity with future military unmanned systems

It was an overcast day on Range 15, at the Urban Assault Course at Camp Shea, but a beam of light broke through upon the tactical environment as U.S. Military Academy cadets shined in various forms while working with unmanned systems during the Human-Robot Teaming – Competition (HuRT-C) on Saturday at West Point. ...

NCOs inducted into West Point Chapter of Sgt. Audie Murphy Club

Friends, family and honored guests gathered at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall Library to recognize three non-commissioned officers as they were inducted into the West Point Chapter Sgt. Audie Murphy Club during an Induction Ceremony on March 29. ...

Cadets gain insight during West Point Negotiation Conference

Maj. Travis Cyphers, director of the West Point Negotiation Project, was a junior officer in November 2011 when he received his new position as the fire support officer for Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment at Arghandab River Valley, in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. Bravo Company had kickstarted a canal reconstruction project in a village southwest of their command post where the village elder and his people were supportive of their operations, he said.  ...

DES performs an active shooter event to strengthen capabilities

The Directorate of Emergency Services performed an active shooter exercise at Thayer Hall March 22....

Constitution Island: An historical haven paradise for cadets to enjoy

Constitution Island is a sprawling landmass haven within a hop, skip, jump, short swim and view of the northeast part of the U.S. Military Academy with the Hudson River separating the two.  ...

Cadet smashes female IOCT record by six seconds

Hayes Gymnasium brimmed with enthusiasm as whistles and the roars of encouragement resounded through the historic structure with the shouts of, ‘Drive, drive, drive,’ ‘Push the corner,’ ‘Come on, Bradley,’ and ‘Let’s go, Liz!’ that motivated a cadet toward history....

Medal of Honor recipients provide insight to cadets

“Today, you have an opportunity to hear from two extraordinary noncommissioned officers who happen to be Medal of Honor recipients,” Commandant Brig. Gen. Curtis Buzzard said as he expressed his excitement for guest speakers Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams, who imparted insight on their military career and practical leadership advice to cadets on behalf of the Modern War Institute Commandant’s Speaker Series at West Point on March 17 in Eisenhower Hall Theatre. ...

NCOs receive executive education at West Point

The U.S. Military Academy is known, by and large, for guiding cadets into the ranks of officership. The cadet company tactical non-commissioned officer is a part of a cadet’s leadership development during their four-year tenure. What training do these NCOs go through to improve their leadership skills, and educate cadets? What steps do they take to synchronize their leadership methods with officers to complete a mission successfully?   ...