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West Point offers conduit for community to learn more about emergency preparedness, safety

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. ...

Jemison joins dignified list of Thayer Award recipients, discusses the importance of future leadership to cadets

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. ...

Chief of Staff recognizes last year’s CFC contributions

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. ...

USMA hosts National Purple Heart Honor Mission #2 members

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. ...

Corps of Cadets participate in annual Tunnel to Towers 5K run

The Corps of Cadets participated in the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K run on Sunday in New York City....

USCC recognizes club captains

Commandant, Brig. Gen. Mark Quander, disseminated 16 Centurion Pins to the cadet sports competitive club captains during a ceremony Monday at the Cadet Mess Hall. ...

MX400 cadets immerse with future Soldiers during oath ceremony

Future Army Soldiers, from the Albany Recruiting Battalion, take the Oath of Enlistment Sept. 7 at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. ...

Army West Point boxing team entertains during Boxing Rumble

The grills were fired up, hot dogs and burgers were served and beverages were guzzled as cadets and U.S. Military Academy staff and faculty gathered to witness the Boxing Rumble Sept. 10 at West Point’s central area. ...

ROTC cadets receive Cyber Defense education at West Point

In order to enhance the Army’s defense capabilities against malicious cyber attacks, the U.S. Military Academy facilitated an eight-week summer internship program designed to provide real-world futuristic cyber research experience to Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets at the Army Cyber Institute. ...

September is National Preparedness Month: Teaching youth about being prepared for emergencies

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. ...