Around West Point

West Point News

Around West Point

West Point News

West Point celebrates the 100th birthday of World War II veteran Arnold Kapernick

On this national Purple Heart Day, West Point honored World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Arnold Kapernick, who turned 100 years old today on Aug. 7....

USMA Class of 2028 marches back Aug. 12

New cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2028 will conclude their Cadet Basic Training with a 12-mile road march from Lake Frederick to West Point on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024....

Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces passing of Medal of Honor recipient Paul W. Bucha

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Paul W. “Bud” Bucha, Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at age 80 in West Haven, Connecticut....

Historic Kosciusko Monument at West Point Undergoes Restoration

The historic Kosciusko Monument, a longstanding tribute to the Polish-Lithuanian and American military engineer and Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, is undergoing a significant restoration effort....

Sign-up for 13th annual Storm King Run, scheduled for Aug. 25

The 13th annual Storm King Run takes place Aug. 25 with the start and finish at the Victor Constant Ski Slope parking lot off of Route 218....

Enjoy a night of music with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert Sept. 8

Attention West Point Community – Come out at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Eisenhower Hall Theatre and enjoy Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, hosted by West Point Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Directorate of Cadet Activities....

Come out to the West Point Community Fair July 31

Just one week away from the 2024 West Point Community Fair! This event will take place from 3-5 p.m. July 31, and it is open to the entire community to include new military, families and civilians at West Point...

West Point, Highland Falls communities come together for National Night Out Aug. 6

The Highland Falls community in partnership with West Point are pleased to invite you to participate in National Night Out from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 6 in the vicinity of Thayer Gate and the West Point Visitor Control Center (VCC). ...

West Point Band concert takes place July 27 at Trophy Point Amphitheatre

Embark on a musical journey inspired by nature’s beauty, featuring music from Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,” as well as classics like “Shenandoah” and Alfred Reed’s “Hounds of Spring.” ...

West Point Dean and McMaster discuss the Warrior Ethos and the Future of Warfare

“Important for us to be able to fight and win in wars … is our warrior ethos,” retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster explained. “The ethos is what we expect of one another based on the principles, the values we know that we know are essential to combat effectiveness.”...