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West Point Parents Club of Michigan Honors CPT Bob Arvin ’65 in Memorial Event
On May 8, the West Point Parents Club of Michigan hosted a memorial event in honor of CPT Carl Robert Arvin “Bob” ’65, the namesake of West Point’s largest building on post, Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. The event brought together more than 100 attendees, including four graduates of the Class of 1965 at their…
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Cadets Develop Anchoring Device in Project To Help Military Readiness in Arctic Environment
One of this year’s highlighted projects was the “All-Terrain Arctic Anchor” led by the cadet team of Class of 2025 CDTs Christian Bault, Nicholas Buffardi, and Liam McCarthy and advised by Dr. Gregory Freisinger, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
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Brooks ’99 Joins General Officer Ranks
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command deputy commanding general for operations promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony at Fort Carson, Colo., on May 9, 2025. BG Donald K. Brooks ’99, who most recently served as the Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence commandant, joined the general officer ranks shortly after assuming…
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Ranger Qualified, Ready to Lead: 1LT Warren ’21 Reflects on Selfless Service, 250 Years of USACE
1LT Amanda Warren ’21 is taking a well-deserved moment to reflect after becoming one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest Ranger-qualified soldiers. “Ranger School pushed me to my physical and mental limits,” Warren said. “But I knew I was capable and well prepared.” That grit has defined Warren’s journey, fueling her success through…
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West Point Cadets Help Innovate Soldier Kit Designs
Innovation is embedded in the DNA of cadet leadership and academic exploration. A cadet-led research initiative aimed at enhancing Soldier mobility and comfort by optimizing tactical gear recently demonstrated this commitment, yielding impactful results for both soldier readiness and the future of warfighting.
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Army Baseball Beats Navy and Secures Spot in Championship Series
On paper, the odds may have been against Army West Point Baseball going into the game on May 11. But the Black Knights are no stranger to postseason heroics. And once again, the Black Knights prevailed when it mattered most.
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Chewning-Kulick ’17 Sets Bomb Suit Run World Record
A U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer proved his mettle by running a mile in a 62-pound bomb suit in 7 minutes and 4 seconds and setting a new Guinness World Record that is currently pending official verification. U.S. Army CPT Travis G. Chewning-Kulick ’17, the commander of the 752nd Ordnance Company (EOD), accomplished the…
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Scott ’54 Receives Charles McCaffree Award
The College Swim Coaches Association of America honored Dr. David R. Scott ’54 with the Charles McCaffree Award on May 5, 2025. This recognition is presented to an individual connected with the sport of collegiate swimming and diving who has achieved outstanding success outside of the pool. Scott is widely recognized for his contributions to…
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USMA Black Earns Coveted Saber During the 2025 Sandhurst Competition
After a competitive match-up that exemplified grit, readiness, and lethality from all competing teams, U.S. Military Academy Sandhurst Team Black overcame each challenge to claim the top prize during this year’s Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition May 2-3 at West Point.
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Army Women’s Track & Field Claims Patriot League Title for First Time in 16 Years
Army West Point Women’s Track and Field made history on May 2-3, finishing first at the Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship, earning the team’s first title in 16 years. Army West Point’s women garnered 215.5 points to claim their first title in 16 years, with Boston U finishing behind in second and Navy…
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