How could anybody have good character if they are lying, cheating or stealing? This is a question that Class of 2023 Cadet Erika Rapp now often internalizes. While growing up it wasn’t emphasized much, however, at West Point, she said following the Cadet Honor Code respects not only the institution but also respects other individuals who are doing things the right way toward being leaders of character.   ...

The spark of an ancient memory, vivid in all its details, made the corners of Mahoney’s mouth rise with a smile as he mentioned the name ‘Donnie.’ ...

The West Point Tax Center is now open for scheduling appointments. Appointments will be required to receive assistance in tax preparation for the 2021 tax filing season. All tax preparation will take place virtually....

Their journey began in July 2018. The Class of 2022 cadets have now endured two and a half years of trials and tribulations at the U.S. Military Academy to test their mental will and fortitude. Now, the moment had finally come for the cadets as West Point leadership and special guests gathered at Washington Hall Friday to celebrate the annual 500th Night Banquet to highlight the 500 days the Class of 2022 cadets have until they graduate. ...

The stage was set to celebrate the Long Gray Line of West Point as the Class of 2022 cadets and distinguished guests commemorated the 21st annual Ring Melt ceremony Friday at the Eisenhower Hall’s Crest Hall. The ceremony brought together several groups, including the U.S. Corps of Cadets, ring donor’s friends and families who tuned in virtually and members of the Herff Jones Company, the company that makes the class rings. ...

Class of 2022 Cadet Katherine King (left) is using an Xbox controller to test a robotic module known as an “omni tank” she helped build while Lt. Col. Steven Crews (right), an assistant professor in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering department at West Point, oversees the process during the Academic Majors Open House Feb. 3. ...

Lt. Col. Erica Mitchell is the critical infrastructure and key resources research group chief for the Army Cyber Institute and an assistant professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at the U.S. Military Academy. She graduated from West Point with a B.S. in American Legal Systems in 2001, commissioned as a Signal officer and later transitioned to Information Systems Management officer. ...

Class of 2021 cadets rejoiced during the annual Post Night ceremony on Feb. 3 as all of the first class cadets got to decide, based on the branch they selected and the order of merit, where their first Army duty station will be and became one step closer to graduating from the U.S. Military Academy. After commissioning as second lieutenants and completing their Basic Officer Leader Course, cadets will assume their first command post for about the next three years. ...

U.S. Military Academy Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb salutes former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s grave during the commemoration of FDR’s 139th birthday Jan. 29 in Hyde Park, N.Y. The wreath laying ceremony is an annual event that takes place in the rose garden at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. However, the celebration was scaled down this year due to the pandemic. FDR entered the presidency at the height of the great depression and led the country during World War II. Roosevelt was president from 1933-45 and died during his unprecedented fourth term in office. ...

West Point is one of the few installations where officers outnumber the enlisted, and for cadets receiving a noncommissioned officer’s perspective on Army life is key to developing them as leaders of character. With a small NCO-to-officer ratio, Command Sgt. Maj. Sam Crislip, senior enlisted advisor for the Army Cyber Institute, took initiative and found a new opportunity to provide more NCO perspective and leadership for cadets. ...