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West Point Cadets Develop Innovative Weapon Upgrade
Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are enhancing battlefield adaptability with a new weapon mount that increases the versatility of the Army’s next-generation M250 automatic rifle. In support of the 2026 Projects Day Research Symposium focus on supporting the warfighter, cadets in the Small Caliber Weapon Mount capstone design team developed solutions for real-world applications.
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West Point Swarm Trooper Research Advances Autonomous Landmine Detection
As unmanned aerial vehicles continue to shape the landscape of war, a team of West Point cadets collaborated at the cutting edge of autonomous study through the Swarm Troopers research project in the lead-up to the Projects Day Research Symposium, April 23 at the U.S. Military Academy. This research aims to use drones to conduct…
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From Sport to Soldier: West Point Cadet Research Explores Performance Under Stress
As a Division I wrestler, Class of 2026 Then-Cadet Cole Stone developed an interest in human performance through training and weight cutting for competition. That curiosity deepened two years ago during a treadmill run, sparking a question about the limits of the human body and how lessons from combat sports could apply to Soldiers operating in…
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What The Great War Still Teaches: WWI History and the Making of Future Officers
In the summer of 2025, Cadet Amani Haskins and a group of fellow West Point cadets stood at a monument in the French countryside – the sister monument of one they had seen only weeks before in Harlem, New York. Same stone. Same shape. Same names. An ocean apart. Haskins explained, “I got to stand…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
West Point’s American Foundations program earns a major NEH grant, fueling growth in cadet education on the Constitution, civic ideals, and American history.
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Members of the USMA Class of 2026 Receive Honors During Pershing Award Ceremony
It was a celebration marking a milestone shaped by reflection as members of the graduating Class of 2026 received honors for excellence in writing, introspection and leadership development during the Pershing Essay Awards ceremony May 20 at the U.S. Military Academy. The ceremony pays homage to General John J. Pershing, a Class of 1886 graduate…
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Robotics Research Center Leads Drone Innovation at West Point
Discover how West Point’s Robotics Research Center is leading drone innovation, using Project MARS to deliver medical supplies and train future leaders.
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West Point Cadets Earn National Scholarships and Fellowships in 2026
This spring, West Point cadets earned prestigious academic honors, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, Hertz, NFS Fellowship, and medical school placements through West Point’s Pre-Medical School Scholarship Program. Their achievements reflect the academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service fostered at the Academy and supported through programs such as the Brigadier General Peter M.…
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USMA Black and Gold Squad Leaders Guide Teams to Top Finishes at 2026 Sandhurst
Tested over 36 grueling hours, USMA Black and Gold teams claimed the top two spots at the 2026 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition.
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West Point Wins 2026 SIG Sauer Relentless Warrior Championship
West Point earned the team title at the 2026 SIG Sauer Relentless Warrior Championship, finishing first after two days of competition at the SIG Sauer Academy in New Hampshire. The championship featured 11 teams and 134 competitors, making it the largest field in the event’s history. Over 10 challenging stages, cadets were tested in marksmanship,
