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Cross Country Members Win Patriot League Scholar Awards
Army West Point cross country CDT Nathan Davis ’26 was named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In addition, CDT Joanna Halfhill ’25 and CDT Charlotte Richman ’26 earned recognition on the Patriot League Academic All-League Team. Davis is a chemical engineering major at West Point who has earned the Superintendent’s Award for Achievement along
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Drill Team Triumphs at Cornell Invitational Drill Competition
On October 26, the West Point Drill Team competed in the Cornell University Invitational, taking first overall and beating the Naval Academy. Army took podium finishes in several categories, with notable achievements in platoon regulation, color guard, and two-man trick drill.
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Alternate Routes
I grew up in Happy Camp, California, a small logging community where Bigfoot statues outnumber stoplights four to zero. When I was 6 years old, my mom called me and my siblings into the house to watch Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Like so many kids from that era,…
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West Point Cyber Team Dominates in Two Competitions
The West Point Cyber Team delivered outstanding performances in two major competitions in October, showcasing their expertise in both policy and technical arenas.
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Yu ’01 Releases “The Second Shot: A Green Beret’s Last Mission”
Gene Yu ’01 released the book “The Second Shot: A Green Beret’s Last Mission.” A story of danger, resilience, and breaking convention, “The Second Shot” goes deep into the jungle as well as Yu’s experience leading an unauthorized search and rescue mission that made international headlines.
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Podcast: A Legacy in Harmony with LTC Daniel Toven and SGM Carla Loy Song
In this episode, LTC Daniel Toven and SGM Carla Loy Song share insights into the West Point Band’s role as a cornerstone of the cadet experience.
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Smith ’66 Receives National Law Journal’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
On Thursday, October 24, senior counsel at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer and national security expert Jeffrey H. Smith ’66 received the National Law Journal’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Army Wrestling’s Stoddard Finishes Fifth at U23 World Championships
Army West Point’s CDT Lucas Stoddard ’27 wrestled in the consolation finals at the United World Wrestling U-23 Championships in Tirana, Albania, returning home with a fifth place finish in the 125kg freestyle weight class.
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Volleyball Sweeps Navy In Three Sets on the Road
Army West Point Volleyball continued their road trip on October 26 with a marquee matchup at the home of familiar foe Navy. The Black Knights battled back from a deficit in the first set and delivered commanding performances in the following two frames to secure their second win over the Midshipmen this season.
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Sibling Rivalry: Twins Pursue Rival Paths at Opposing Military Academies
Among the United States’ military academies, spirited competition is most visible in annual sporting events like the Army-Air Force and Army-Navy Game matchups, where cadets and midshipmen vie for academy pride and the prestigious Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. However, sometimes the rivalry extends beyond the field, fueling competition in academics and military training that ends up at…
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