Public Service Announcement: Safety in Places of Public Assembly
Public Service Announcement graphic provided by the Directorate of Emergency Services through the National Fire Protection Association's Public Education Division....
Bieger named new president and CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates
The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) Board of Directors announced that retired Col. Mark D. Bieger, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1991, was selected to serve as The Honorable & Mrs. Robert A. McDonald ’75 President & CEO of WPAOG as he started his new posts on Aug. 1....
Local Community Lace Up for the West Point Community Run
Members of the West Point Community laced up their sneakers to partake in the West Point Community Run on July 9 at the U.S. Military Academy. Whether it was cheering on the sidelines or pounding the pavement with the team, the energy and camaraderie on display embodied the unyielding spirit of the West Point community. The event is not only a way to promote fitness and health but also provides an opportunity for civilians and military personnel to interact and build relationships....
Cadets Conduct CLDT Converging AI with Small Unit Tactics
The ever-evolving process of the Army Warfighter continued as the U.S. Military Academy used the landscape of Cadet Leadership Development Training (CLDT) to determine if artificial intelligence could assist Army leaders with tactical operations. The Class of 2024 Cadets helped push that plan into practice during the second part of the training event from July 22-28, 2023, at Camp Buckner....
The West Point Community Show love and Support for the Class of 2027 during March Back
The West Point community rallied to support The Class of 2027, turning March Back into a grand celebration of their commitment and dedication. Family members, friends, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered along the route, waving flags, cheering, and offering words of encouragement. Alumni who once walked the same path decades ago join the march, proudly displaying their class year and inspiring the newcomers to carry on the academy's legacy Aug 7. at the U.S. Military Academy....
Seven members of the Class of 2023 receive their diplomas during August Graduation, join Long Gray Line
Whether it was a physical injury or making up an academic class, it took a fraction longer to get to the finish line from the usually touted “47-month experience” for seven members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023. They finally got to celebrate their moment as they received their diplomas and second lieutenant bars during the USMA Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Aug. 3, 2023, at Crest Hall....
The Class of 2027 Brave the Beast, Complete March back
Despite gray skies and intervals of rainfall, the West Point community showed up with cheer and praise as the Class of 2027 marched triumphantly for 12-plus miles from Lake Frederick to the central area, marking the successful completion of Cadet Basic Training (Beast) on Aug. 7, 2023, at the U.S. Military Academy....
West Point Center for Data Analysis and Statistics hosts data literacy training event for Army leaders
Data has become increasingly important to the Army mission. According to the Army Data Plan, the timely delivery of data across multiple platforms through diverse types of technology will enhance the mission of Army leaders as they navigate a progressively dynamic cyber landscape featuring machine learning and artificial intelligence. ...
Part II: Son wears emotions on sleeve as Air Assault Task Force honors his dad during detail
His voice cracked as his remarks were deliberately delivered to the attentive group of air assault trainees who were taking in every word intently about his father. The purpose of the speech was to remind the group of nearly 190 participants that attention to detail and meticulousness in their work to do it 100% accurately without room for error has life or death consequences for those who put their trust in them....
Cadet Cadre learn about leadership and growth during Cadet Basic Training II
As Cadet Summer Training continues, Cadet Basic Training II kicked off as the second iteration of cadet cadre assumed command of 1,250 new cadets and 250 seniors and juniors on July 16 during the Ice Cream Social event. Following this, the cadre worked hard to provide a dynamic training experience while instilling qualities that promoted team building, team cohesion, resilience, and personal courage, among other traits from July 17-30 at Camp Buckner and the U.S. Military Academy....