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Commandant's reading list meant to build better officers

Since taking over as Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy last summer, one of Brig. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard's main focuses has...


West Point App undergoing changes as part of capstone project

Are you trying to figure out what events are happening at the U.S. Military Academy? Are you curious about the menu at the mess hall or what...


SWAT-C brings cadets, midshipmen together for greater good

When the U.S. Military Academy's close combat team faced off against the U.S. Naval Academy this past weekend in Quantico, Virginia, each te...


DFL Spanish hosts Chile's Ambassador to the U.S. for lecture

DFL Spanish hosts Chile's Ambassador to the U.S. for lecture...


Cadet IWG specializes in building foundational combat skills

The Irregular Warfare Group conducts specialized training throughout the year geared toward building on the foundational skills learned duri...


West Point Class of 2020 receives branches through new Market Model Branching System

During a ceremony Nov. 13, 1,089 members of the Class of 2020 at the U.S. Military Academy received their assignments for which branch of...


West Point DMI conducts Saratoga staff ride, studies American Revolution

The 1777 Saratoga Campaign culminated in one of the most significant battles in American history, as American forces trapped an entire Briti...


Photonics brings to light the use of lasers on the battlefield

Initially it seems like nothing happened. The command, "Laser on" is given, but the laser itself isn't visible to the human eye. Then, spark...


Cadets, ADDAS Project developing products for Soldiers in combat

During their four years at the U.S. Military Academy, cadets prepare to lead Soldiers in combat. Through their courses and military trainin...


Ham Radio Club contacts, speaks to Morgan aboard ISS

"Whiskey Two Kilo Golf Yankee this is November Alpha One Sierra Sierra." More than 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Sta...