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Class of 2018 Cow Affirmation Ceremony
U.S. Military Academy Class of 2018 cadets take the Oath of Affirmation during a ceremony Aug. 14 in Robinson Auditorium at West Point, officially committing themselves to the profession of arms.
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Class of 2020 Acceptance Day
The Class of 2020 officially become members of the Corps of Cadets after the successful completion of Cadet Basic Training Aug. 13.
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Class of 2019 Yearling Flag Ceremony
On the day they received their cadet corporal bar insignia after successfully completing Cadet Field Training (CFT), the members of the Class of 2019 got something else to forge their identity at West Point, their Class Flag.
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The Class of 2016 Graduation
Nearly 30,000 family members, friends, and guests packed West Point’s Michie Stadium for the Graduation of the Class of 2016.
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Class of 2019 Crest Unveiling
The crest is beautifully crafted, incorporating their class motto, SO FREEDOM WILL REIGN, their class numerals, the American Eagle, the letters USMA, an officer’s sword and a cadet saber, with a draped U.S. flag displaying 12 stars as a backdrop. A thirteenth star is emblazoned upon the Roman numerals XIX. A complete explanation of the […]
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Branch Night for the Class of 2016
After four years of learning about the 17 branches of the U.S. Army through initiatives surrounding the Branch Education and Mentorship Program (e.g. Branch Week, military instruction courses, summer training, etc.), members of the Class of 2016 packed the orchestra level of Eisenhower Hall by company to learn of their future officer identity in the Army.
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Class of 2016 Ring Weekend
The Class of 2016 gathered together at Trophy Point Amphitheater to receive their class rings during the annual Ring Ceremony, Aug. 28, 2015.
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Class of 2017 Cow Affirmation Ceremony
The Class of 2017 gathered together for their Affirmation Ceremony in Robinson Auditorium, Aug. 16, 2015, renewing the oath they took on The Plain two years ago.
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Class of 2018 Yearling Flag Ceremony
As the Class of 2018 finished Cadet Field Training on July 26, members of their 50-Year Affiliation Class of 1968 were on hand to “Grip Hands” and mark the occasion by presenting the newly-promoted cadet corporals with a class flag, which will now be displayed at all Class events at West Point.
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Class of 2019 R-Day
Approximately 1,270 cadet candidates, including 280 women, 425 minorities, 17 international cadets, and 13 combat veterans reported to West Point on June 29, Reception Day, for the West Point Class of 2019. During Reception Day, new cadets begin the process of becoming West Point cadets & future U.S. Army officers. They undergo administrative processing, are […]
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