The U.S. Military Academy and the West Point Association of Graduates recognized Lt. Col. McKinley C. Wood, USMA Class of 2001, as the recipient of the 18th annual Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms during a dinner ceremony Oct. 26, 2023, at the Cadet Mess Hall....

“Is there a nobler pursuit than that of protecting our people and the organizations they serve and that serve their employees?” ...

In spite of the steady rain and muddy conditions throughout the two days, the cadets competing in the U.S. Military Academy Fall Sandhurst Competition on Oct. 20-21, 2023, drove onward through the slog to establish which top 12 teams will represent USMA and compete at the annual Spring Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in April 2024....

The National Discussion 2023 gathered military leaders, educators and prevention experts at West Point to share research and best practices in creating safe and healthy learning environments on Oct. 24. Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth hosted the annual conference, which since 2019 has rotated among West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy....

The loss of a parent dramatically changes the whole dynamic of a child’s world, underscoring the importance of discovering hope and healing amidst the throes of emotional grief. This transformative period is marked by a confluence of several factors including a huge drop in self-esteem, the onset of separation anxiety, forms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, decreasing academic performance, a loss of friends, and the alarming increase in suicidal thoughts, all while trying to cope and manage a life-altering impact....

In a distinguished ceremony at the Association of the United States Army’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Lt. Col. Robert “Jody” Shipley, joined by his wife Emily and their children Grace, Gage, and Hailey, received the esteemed title of AUSA Volunteer Family of the Year for their exceptional dedication to volunteering in and around Fort Cavazos, Texas. ...

In a significant collaboration between the U.S. Army Center of Military History and defense giants Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, a new exhibit was unveiled on October 13th at the West Point Museum. The exhibit showcases the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile system, aptly named the "Fire-and-Forget" for its pivotal role in providing tactical support to Army Soldiers over the past 27 years....

The West Point Fire Department (WPFD) presented its annual Open House for the West Point community Oct. 11 at H Lot in the Post Exchange parking lot. ...

“As a lieutenant or a young Soldier, your whole world is that battalion or squadron and how impactful that person can be on retaining talent or contributing to developing talent.” – Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, U.S. Military Academy Dean of the Academic Board....

The West Point Fire Department is hosting its 2023 Open House from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 11 at H Lot, 1204 Commissary Road....