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Expanding Horizons: West Point’s Enhanced Military Training
In the summer of 2024, West Point’s Department of Military Instruction (DMI) launched a series of training programs to enhance cadet education. DMI introduced six new Military Individual Advanced Development (MIAD) opportunities and two Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) experiences, broadening the scope of cadet training beyond traditional air assault and airborne courses.
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SCPME Introduces New Character AIADs
The Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic (SCPME) implemented two new Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) opportunities this past summer: one domestic, one international. Both AIADs offered cadets the opportunity for experiential learning and reflection during their 10-day character experiences.
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West Point Cadets to March in the Inaugural Parade
Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy will march in the 60th Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., in honor of President Donald J. Trump beginning at 12:00 PM. Approximately 100 cadets will represent the academy in the Inaugural Parade led by First Captain Anna “Caroline” Robinson ’25 from Birmingham, Alabama.
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Gymnastics Concludes Individual Event Finals at the West Point Open
The Army West Point Gymnastics team concluded the second and final day of the West Point Open with strong performances in the individual event finals.
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Hockey Sets AHA Record For Goals in 13-1 Win Over Mercyhurst
It was a record-breaking evening as Army West Point Hockey (7-16-0, 7-8-0 Atlantic Hockey America) defeated Mercyhurst (2-19-3, 2-12-2 Atlantic Hockey America) by a score of 13-1 from Tate Rink on January 11.
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Popping the Glass “Bubble”
In August, seven cadets graduated from the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course (CDQC) at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, Florida, completing what is one of the most elite training courses in the military. Notably, two of the seven—Cadet Megan Cooper ’25 and Cadet Clara Sabo ’25—became the first women from…
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Men’s Basketball Wins First Game in Patriot League Play Over Loyola Maryland
Army West Point Men’s Basketball (7-8, 1-2) saw its first win in 2025 and in Patriot League play at Christl Arena on January 8 as they defeated the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (6-8, 1-2), 71-63. The Black Knights finished the game shooting 52.5 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from the three-point line. Though Loyola…
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Thomas Selected to CSC Academic All-District Team; Finalist for All-America
Army West Point Football’s linebacker CDT Andon Thomas ’26 has been selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, as announced by the organization on January 7. Thomas has also been selected as a CSC Academic All-America® finalist and will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second-…
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WPAOG Hosts 25th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony
The West Point Association of Graduates hosted the 25th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony in Eisenhower Hall on Friday, January 10, 2025. Family members and guests gathered to witness gold from 73 donated rings be melted and added to the gold which will be used to make the West Point Class of 2026’s class rings.
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Army Wrestling Wins Championship in Chattanooga
Army West Point Wrestling’s CDT Gunner Filipowicz ’27 secured the Southern Scuffle championship at Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena on January 5. Additionally, Army’s 132.5-point team score output gave the Black Knights the overall championship. Filipowicz dominated his 165 lb final, jumping to an 18-3 technical fall win over Duke’s Aidan Wallace. The sophomore went 6-0 across…
