West Point participates in commemorating 70th anniversary of U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty
Col. Sean Morrow, director of Center for Combating Terrorism; Maj. Si Park, assistant professor in Math Department; and U.S. Military Academy cadets from the Korean American Relations Seminar (KARS) participated in a ceremony Oct. 1, 2023, in Fort Lee, New Jersey, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance. ...
USAG West Point, WPFD team up for Fire Prevention Week Proclamation signing
With a commitment to ensuring the safety and security of those living, working and visiting West Point, U.S. Army Garrison West Point and the West Point Fire Department (WPFD) teamed up for a Fire Prevention Week Proclamation signing Oct. 4 at the West Point Middle School (WPMS). ...
West Point DPTMS hosts annual Emergency Preparedness Fair for community
Despite the chilly, inclement weather, hundreds of West Point community members came together in full force braving the elements on Sept. 30 at the West Point Post Exchange parking lot for the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair, hosted by the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS). It was a day filled with music, food and invaluable information, all geared toward equipping attendees for any future calamities....
Civilian and Army Personnel Honored During the Town Hall and Awards Ceremony
Army officers, Soldiers and civilian employees gathered at the Eisenhower Ballroom to participate in recognizing various directorates and awarding over 150 Army and civilian professionals acknowledged for their dedication to duty and commitment to service during the West Point Townhall and Awards Ceremony Sept. 27 at the U.S. Military Academy. ...
Keller Army Community Hospital Influenza Vaccine Drive begins Oct. 30
Keller Army Community Hospital encourages our beneficiaries to get the influenza vaccine during the 2023 Influenza Vaccine Drive....
West Point welcomed Purple Heart recipients to enjoy day at academy through Patriot Project
While the term “entitled” can sometimes carry a negative undertone; for servicemembers who are wounded or killed in a combat zone, their bravery and sacrifice earn them the entitlement and distinct honor of the Purple Heart decoration. Going above and beyond, the Purple Heart Patriot Project, an initiative led and funded by the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, provided 38 Purple Heart recipients and their guests a weeklong all-expenses paid trip to New York in a gesture that stands as a heartfelt tribute to those who endured trails on the battlefield. ...
West Point hosts annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture
The U.S. Military Academy hosted the 77th annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture Sept. 28, 2023, at Robinson Auditorium. The guest speaker for the distinguished foreign visit was British Lt. Gen. Sir Roly Walker, deputy chief of Defense Staff for Military Strategy and Operations at the Ministry of Defense....
U.S. Military Academy hosts U.S. Army War College International Fellows visit
In an ever-evolving global landscape, grappling with complex issues like the conflict in Ukraine or China’s assertive stance toward Taiwan brings about significant political challenges. With that, a question arises: how does the U.S. effectively wield its influence amidst these complex issues? ...
The Honorable Elizabeth Dole Receives the 2023 Thayer Award
It was a festive celebration as cadets, staff, and faculty participated in the Sylvanus Thayer Award ceremony to commemorate this year's recipient, Senator Elizabeth Dole, on Sept. 21, 2023, at the U.S. Military Academy. ...
West Point ranks near the top for public colleges
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy moved up one place in “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” category and is again rated as one of the nation’s best undergraduate educational institutions according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report. ...