The atmosphere may feel like it’s been a nonstop roller coaster ride of exertion and emotion for the more than 1,200 cadets of the Class of 2026 since their arrival to West Point on Reception Day in June. However, now it was their chance to unwind from their daunting schedule and spend time with classmates, family and friends in a relaxed environment during Plebe-Parent Weekend March 3-4 at the U.S. Military Academy. ...

The Class of 2023 Cadets gathered at various locations to choose their first Army duty station during the annual Post Night event on Feb. 28, 2023, at the U.S. Military Academy. The staff and faculty in the Department of Military Instruction organized Post Night using a draft-style posting process based on the USMA order of merit list, allowing cadets to select their duty station and Basic Officer Leader Course based on where they rank from highest to lowest on the OML. ...

The U.S. Military Academy has spent 221 years developing leaders of character who will lead the formations and organizations in the U.S. Army and then beyond the battlefields once they move into the civilian world. However, for the cadets to learn and cultivate the ability to lead appropriately for a lifetime, the ones who teach and nurture them on their path must also grow in their ability to develop leaders as they attain higher levels of leadership....

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has launched a new podcast, titled “Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact.” The podcast is hosted by the 15th Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves. ...

Jan. 19, 2023, marked a milestone for the United States Army education as West Point became the first Department of Defense entity to onboard a first-of-its-kind, immersive Analytics Engine onto the U.S. Military Academy’s three Aviation Training Next (ATN) Systems....

It can be described as a “rite of passage,” and as far back as 1871, the Firstie Class at the U.S. Military Academy has annually gathered to celebrate its 100 days until graduation. And, continuing the tradition, the USMA Class of 2023 assembled Feb. 18 at the Cadet Mess Hall for a banquet and then at Eisenhower Hall for the 100th Night Show titled, “Trunk of Memories,” where the Firsties enjoyed their classmates performing a play of skits of their experiences at West Point....

Since I started writing for the Pointer View, I've noticed something about some cadets I interviewed who've been awarded the venerable Henry O. Flipper Award: a great deal of reluctance comes with accepting it. ...

“I’m an International Affairs major. I got involved through the Department of Social Sciences and the Combating Terrorism Center, who wanted me to be a rapporteur with the panels on terrorism and international order. I am also the Cadet-in-Charge of the International Affairs Forum, and led a moderated discussion with the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, Gen. Rajmund T. Andrzejczak, during the conference.”...

The world today feels about as contentious at certain times as it did during the days of World War II and the Cold War, but one of the most important aspects of gaining the upper hand on adversaries is the partnerships and cohesiveness made with allies....

Col. David Harper is passionate about books. That shouldn’t be surprising, considering that he is a professor of English and the head of the Department of English and Philosophy. An interest in book history informs Harper’s research and teaching, and he has been recognized as an expert in the field. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia and he is a member of New York City’s Grolier Club, the oldest book collectors club in North America. ...