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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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Army Water Polo Wins New York Divisional Championship
From October 18-20, Army Water Polo competed in the New York Divisional Water Polo Championships. After decisive wins over RPI and Coast Guard, Army faced Cornell in the finals.
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Saluting America’s Veterans
On October 29, LTG Steve Gilland ’90, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, sat down with Matt Murray, executive editor of the Washington Post as part of the Washington Post Live series.
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