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U.S. Military Academy Honors Buffalo Soldiers Legacy During Annual Ceremony
The Buffalo Soldiers, an all-black unit of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, have a gallant history of fighting in the American western frontier post the American Civil War, to protecting National Parks to performing with distinction in the Spanish-American War and then, ultimately, honorably training the cadets at West Point in mounted drill and tactics for 40 years from 1907 to 1947.
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Podcast: Service as Successful Leaders of Character with Degas Wright ’85
This episode features an interview with Degas Wright, CEO at Decatur Capital Management, and West Point class of 1985. Degas talks about his experience transitioning out of the military, founding DCM, and his philosophy behind becoming a successful leader of character.
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GEN (R) Ed Daly ’87 to be Inducted into Army Materiel Command Hall of Fame
Six former Soldiers and Army Civilians will be recognized for their significant contributions to Army readiness and enduring support to Soldiers and families.
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From Cadet to Eagle: An Officer’s Journey to the USA Rugby National Team
Growing up in Thousand Oaks, California, not many people knew about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. CPT Jacob Lachina ’18 was one of the few who did.
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513th MI Brigade Uses Innovative Solution to Increase Data Literacy
Members of the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade at Fort Gordon, Georgia, partnered with the United States Military Academy at West Point to meet the ever-growing demand for data literacy in their organization.
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The Combating Terrorism Center Turns 20
In April, West Point celebrated the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) during the 20th anniversary ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.
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USMA’s Outdoor Classroom
The West Point garrison and reservation encompass over 16,000 acres of land, from military training ranges to historic trails, and includes access to several bodies of water, including the Hudson River. This diverse landscape allows instructors from all departments and disciplines to expand the limits of their classrooms and use the great outdoors to supplement cadet learning.
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Markham ’74 Releases “The Wonderful Mr. Beans”
Gerard R. Markham’s ’74 “The Wonderful Mr. Beans” is a children’s book about a donkey who, in his past life, happily tended cows on a splendid farm.
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West Point Archeologists Find Hidden Coins in Time Capsule
After a livestreamed opening yielded a seemingly empty time capsule from inside the Thaddeus Kosciuszko monument, USMA archaeologists discovered hidden treasure after all.
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Herman Bulls ’78 & Family Endows West Point Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference
The annual West Point Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference will now forever be tied to Herman Bulls ’78, his wife Iris and the Bulls family.
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