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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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Purdue Awards Honorary Doctorate to Marshall Larsen ’70
Marshall Larsen ’70 is one of two Purdue University alumni who will receive honorary doctorates during the spring commencement ceremonies at Elliott Hall of Music, taking place May 15–18. Marshall Larsen first learned leadership skills as a student at the U.S. Military Academy. He later honed those skills as a longtime executive with Goodrich Corp.…
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West Point Combatives Team is Victorious Over Navy
In a groundbreaking moment on April 26, the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) Combatives Team secured its first-ever victory over the U.S. Naval Academy with a commanding final score of 19-8.
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West Point Cadets Pilot Drone Innovation for Medical Resupply
A team of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, supported by researchers from the Robotics Research Center (RRC), are researching drone technology to improve medical resupply operations in difficult and austere environments. Guided by Robotics Research Engineer and Project Advisor Jordan Beason, the effort originated from an operational request by Keller Army Community Hospital to…
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USMA’s Graduate Scholarship Program Named the Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program
The West Point Association of Graduates is proud to announce that West Point’s Graduate Scholarship Program is now named the Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program. Many at West Point and beyond know the name Pete Dawkins as the winner of the 1958 Heisman Trophy. However, BG (R) Pete Dawkins ’59 has distinguished…
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