The thunderous beats of music thumped though the Post Exchange parking lot bringing a vibrant energy to the more than a couple of hundred West Point community members who visited the Emergency Preparedness Fair and National Night Out combined event Saturday at West Point. ...

To recognize the extraordinary achievements of individuals who go above and beyond to serve the nation, the West Point Association of Graduates presented Dr. Mae C. Jemison with the 2021 Sylvanus Thayer Award on Oct. 7 during a ceremony hosted by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams at the U.S. Military Academy. ...

During last year’s Combined Federal Campaign, the West Point Chief of Staff, Col. Mark Weathers, initiated a competition among the Superintendent’s staff, the Commandant’s staff and the Dean’s staff. ...

Robert Sodergren, a purple heart recipient and Vietnam veteran, assists members of the West Point Military Police Honor Guard in folding the American flag during a retreat ceremony Sept. 30 at the flag pole on Trophy Point. The U.S. Military Academy hosted members of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission #2 as part of an effort to bring attention to combat wounded veterans and their families. ...

Teach youth about preparedness As you plan ahead for an emergency, it is important that you discuss potential hazards with your children. Make sure they understand what might happen and what their job is during an emergency. ...

The West Point Association of Graduates honored the 2020 and 2021 recipients of the Distinguished Graduate Award on Sept. 11 during alumni exercises that included an alumni wreath laying ceremony at the Sylvanus Thayer Statue. ...

In keeping with the 2021 National Preparedness Month theme, the second step in the preparedness process is to build a kit. ...

Above from left to right) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander and District Engineer, New York District Col. Matthew Luzzatto, U.S. Army Garrison West Point Command Sgt. Maj. Rusty Lane, Department of Defense Education Activity Americas Director of Student Excellence Dr. Judith Minor, U.S. Army Garrison West Point Commander Col. Evangeline Rosel, DODEA Director Tom Brady and West Point Elementary School Project Engineer Tim Pillsworth cut the ribbon during the West Point Elementary School Ribbon Cutting ceremony Sept. 1 at West Point. ...

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual nationwide effort to encourage Americans to plan and prepare for emergencies. ...

Class of 2022 Cadet Mark Salzman did not overthink it. Michele Lariviere, the director of donor recruitment at the New York Blood Center, said the NYBC recorded exceedingly low numbers on blood donations due to the COVID-19 Delta variant. With that in mind, it made perfect sense for Salzman to visit Eisenhower Hall and donate his blood during the NYBC Blood Drive Aug. 23-26 at the U.S. Military Academy. ...