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USMAPS Class of 2024 graduates, members accepted into USMA Class of 2028

The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School honored its Class of 2024 on its achievement with a Graduation Ceremony on May 11 at Eisenhower Hall Theatre....

DPE recognizes cadet-athletes, coaches, officers, OICs for character through athletic participation during Coach K Awards

The Department of Physical Education (DPE) hosted the 18th annual Coach Mike Krzyzewski Teaching Character Through Sport Award May 9 at the Thayer Awards Room. The award recognizes West Point cadet-athletes, coaches, officers in charge (OIC) and sport educators for their outstanding commitment to the development of noble character through athletic participation and leadership....

Company Athletics participants compete for Spring Brigade Championships

Company Athletics squads competed for the Spring Brigade Championships in Orienteering, Flickerball, Team Handball, Functional Fitness, Grappling and Ultimate Frisbee on May 7 at Daly Field and the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center....

Cadets Reflect on Military Service during Inspiration to Serve Tour

Cadets, faculty, and staff convened at the West Point Cemetery for the 19th annual "Inspiration to Serve” (ITS) Cemetery Tour & Pre-Affirmation Reflection. The event was a tribute to West Point graduates who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation, held on May 2 at the U.S. Military Academy. ...

West Point hosts wreath laying ceremony to honor Kosciuszko

The U.S. Military Academy hosted the commemoration of the 278th birthday of Tadeusz Kosciuszko with a wreath-laying ceremony on May 4 at the location of Kosciuszko’s monument....

West Point honors military, civilian retirees during parade

The U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets paraded in honor of the 50th annual Retiree Appreciation Day on May 4 on The Plain. ...

Intellectual capital on display during annual Projects Day Research Symposium

The U.S. Military Academy cadets put their intellectual capital on display for other cadets, faculty, military leaders and project partners from industry and the military to view during the 25th annual Projects Day Research Symposium on May 2....

Ribbon cutting ceremony opens new section of West Point Cemetery

It was a project where its completion was 10 years in the making, but through exceptional work and numerous adjustments throughout, the reclamation project added 30 years’ worth of new capacity to the West Point Cemetery....

USMA hosts annual international military skills competition

As 48 teams competed for the top prize at the 2024 Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition on April 26 and 27, it came down to two teams fighting it out at the last event, The Crucible. ...

West Point participates at Grant Wreath Laying in New York City

Several members from the U.S. Military Academy, including the U.S. Corps of Cadets Regimental Staff performing honor guard duties, the West Point Band performing Taps, West Point Military Police Color Guard firing salutary volleys, and Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves speaking and laying the wreath on behalf of President Joseph R. Biden during the Ulysess S. Grant Wreath Laying Ceremony to celebrate his 202nd birthday....