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Shekleton and McDonald take command of atypical Cadet Field Training

When the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets was informed in March that they would be finishing the semester virtually and not returning...


SFAB team learns new skills from West Point Negotiation Project

Huddled around an easel in Barth Hall at the U.S. Military Academy’s Camp Buckner, Staff Sgts. Patrick Jenkins and Seth Glover worked to mak...


West Point Department of Public Health at forefront of protecting community from COVID-19, illness

“We’re the first line of defense,” is the motto that the West Point Department of Public Health lives by to protect West Point and six other...


A different glance from tradition, but experiencing R-Day is still same beast

Traditionally, when a new class of cadets arrives at West Point, more than 1,200 individuals come through the gates on a Monday during Recep...


Flexibility key for planners during challenges of CST scheduling

Flexibility is a word not just used to describe the dexterity of a gymnast or a highly-skilled athlete, it also pertains to the mental swift...


Stokes assumes command as USMAPS commandant

As the commandant of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Col. Ted L. Stokes Jr. will be tasked with preparing cadet candidates to ...


Rabies: Important facts and information

As a federal installation and training ground for future Soldiers, West Point is surrounded by rough terrain and lush forests ideal for comb...


Why cyber? A strategic force to shape the future

A very young organization in comparison to most of West Point, the Army Cyber Institute was founded in 2012 and has been conducting research...


Task Force Ramrod ready to make an impact while conducting summer training at West Point

Cadet Summer Training at the U.S. Military Academy will be conducted differently than in previous years in many ways this summer, but one th...


New West Point emergency manager starts job during pandemic

The emergency manager at West Point is responsible for making sure all organizations on the installation are ready to respond to an emergenc...