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Old Grads provide synergy to new cadets during virtual March Back

As the new cadets of the Class of 2024 completed their Cadet Basic Training with March Back Aug. 10 at West Point, several hundred U.S. Mili...


Class of 2024 marches back after CBT like none before

From the moment they arrived at the U.S. Military Academy, the Class of 2024’s experience was destined to be different from any class before...


West Point graduates return as part of summer training task force

As Capt. Jack Christoffersen arrived at the West Point gates in February, the old feeling from his cadet days returned and his heart began...


CLD leaders build detail from scratch after last minute change of duties

Things can change in an instant with a pandemic continuing to rage throughout the world, which is something Class of 2021 Cadets Reilly McGi...


Cadets learn to be resilient during two-week course

When describing the Master Resiliency Training course that he and 41 of his fellow cadets took over a recent two-week period, Class of 2021...


With uncertainty at every corner, McAlpin finds her niche as a leader

March Back is a time-honored tradition where new cadets complete their Cadet Basic Training by marching back from Camp Buckner to West Point...


U.S. Army Garrison West Point celebrates change of command

U.S. Army Garrison West Point welcomed a new garrison commander July 23 during a ceremony at West Point’s Buffalo Soldier Field. Col. Evang...


Soft spoken but a fighter, Walker commands CBT this summer

Small in stature, reserved and soft-spoken with a big smile from ear-to-ear are things that will pop out at you when you meet Class of 2021 ...


West Point cadets conduct new Army Rifle Qualification Test

As the first target pops up during the new Army Rifle Qualification Test, the U.S. Military Academy cadets taking part fire one round each...


SFAB team teaches patrolling skills to cadets

The sound of gunfire echoed through the woods at Camp Buckner as cadets worked together to neutralize an enemy. The bullets may have been...