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1940 Class History
Most of the Class of 1940 entered the United States Military Academy on July 1, 1936, and 449 graduated on June 11, 1940 – the second class to graduate in the Fieldhouse.
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Podcast: Looking Ahead, 2023 Season Preview with Jeff Monken, Head Coach of Army West Point Football
This episode features an interview with Jeff Monken, Head Coach of Army West Point Football.
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Time Capsule Opening Creates More Questions Than Answers
History lovers gathered both at West Point and online on August 28 to see what was inside a possibly 200-year old lead box recently discovered inside the base of the Thaddeus Kościuszko monument.
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GEN George ’88 Shares Vision for Future of the Army
Army GEN Randy A. George ’88 conveyed his perspective on the state of the Army, his vision for its future and how the National Guard — one of its two reserve components — fits into the current environment on Aug. 20.
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COL (R) Cottrell ’73 Releases “When Chaos Reigns: A Political Thriller”
COL (R) Scott Cottrell’s ’73 “When Chaos Reigns” is a political thriller set in today’s international and military environment.
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LTG (R) Foley ’63 to Receive Abrams Medal from AUSA
The General Creighton W. Abrams Medal for exceptional service to the U.S. Army from The Association of the U.S. Army will be awarded to retired LTG (R) Robert Foley ’63, a Medal of Honor recipient who led the fielding team for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, served as commandant of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, commanded Fifth Army and inspired and mentored generations of soldiers.
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Take a Hike
The mid- to lower-Hudson Valley is one of New York state’s premier hiking areas, with dozens and dozens of trails of varying distances, elevations, and terrain all within a 7.5-mile radius of your Rockbound Highland Home.
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World Photography Day with Cadet Media Group
Today is World Photography Day and we caught up with some members of CMG, a club that unleashes creativity and allows cadets to tell the story of cadets through photography and videography.
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MG Schmidt ’92 Selected to Command 7th Infantry Division
If confirmed by the Senate, MG Michelle Schmidt ’92 will command the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, making her the first woman to lead one of the Army’s active-duty maneuver divisions.
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Class of 2025 Cow Affirmation Ceremony
The Class of 2025 affirmed their commitment to service on August 13, 2023, and took the Oath of Affirmation, binding them to complete their next two years of study and a minimum of five years of active-duty military service thereafter.
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