2019 Distinguished Graduates, U.S. Military Academy West Point
Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony and Review at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, May 21, 2019. The wreath was laid by retired Col. Doniphan Carter, USMA Class of 1944. During the review, retired Gen. David ... More
Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony and Review at the U.S.
Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony and Review at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, May 21, 2019. The wreath was laid by retired Col. Doniphan Carter, USMA Class of 1944. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)
Col. William Ostlund, US Army Photo
Col. William Ostlund in his final assignment as the director of the Department of Military Instruction at USMA.
This year's Sandhurst Military Skills Competition takes
This year's Sandhurst Military Skills Competition takes place April 12-13. Forty-nine teams will be competing this year including 14 international military academy teams, 16 ROTC teams and teams from four U.S. ... More
The Rabble Rousers are made up of male and female cadets
The Rabble Rousers are made up of male and female cadets whose sole job on game day is to make sure the cadets are fully invested in the game and cheering on the Black Knights on the field. Here, they cheer dur... More
Branch process, US Army Photo
A representative from the Aviation Branch talks with cadets during Branch Week 2018. Representatives from the 17 branches open to cadets are on post Sept. 16-20 to enable cadets to learn more about the branches... More
Manes Novello brought this Mauser 6.35 pistol hom with
Manes Novello brought this Mauser 6.35 pistol hom with him after serving in the Army during World War I. It is currently displayed in his daughter's home. His great-grandaughter is Class of 2019 Cadet Amelia Gabrovic.
On Nov. 14, 2018, 1,020 members of the Class of 2019
On Nov. 14, 2018, 1,020 members of the Class of 2019 received their branch notifications of what path they will follow at the beginning of their careers. The class was divided into 17 branches with 81 percent, ... More
USMA Chaplain prays during Army-Navy Game
Col. Matthew Pawlikowski, the chaplain of the U.S. Military Academy, says the rosary while walking along the sidelines of the 119th annual Army-Navy Game, Dec. 8, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pa.(U.S. Army photo by B... More
Pvt. William Ostlund, US Army Photo
Pvt. William Ostlund as a Ranger with Bravo Company, 1st Ranger Battalion in 1983.
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Class of 2019 Cadet William Merrill
Class of 2019 Cadet William Merrill, pictured at the South Pole, was one of three service academy students who got to experience a trip to Antarctica Dec. 16-30 as part of an internship program offered by the ... More
Members of the Corps of Cadets hosted officer cadets
Members of the Corps of Cadets hosted officer cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada Jan. 17-19 at the U.S. Military Academy during the USMA-RMC Exchange weekend. The cadets attended morning and after... More
The U.S. Military Class of 2019 had its Post Night,
The U.S. Military Class of 2019 had its Post Night, Feb. 6, 2019. During Post Night, cadets select their U.S. Army posts they will report to upon commissioning. (U.S. Army Photos by Brandon O'Connor)
Class of 2019 Cadet Lilly "Da Yan Zi" McDonough, the
Class of 2019 Cadet Lilly "Da Yan Zi" McDonough, the recipient of the 2019 Flipper Award, is joined by retired Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Class of 1980, and Flipper's decendents Ashanti D. Davis, D'Asha A. Davis ... More
Class of 2019 cadets perform during the annual 100th
Class of 2019 cadets perform during the annual 100th Night Show, which is an original production that covers major events and memories from their time at West Point. (U.S. Army Photo by Brandon O'Connor)
Faculty, staff and coaches had their own sessions throughout
Faculty, staff and coaches had their own sessions throughout the day including a legal panel where members of the Staff Judge Advocate staff discussed how reported cases of sexual assault and harassment are inv... More
Class of 2021 Cadets Hannah Hirst helps instruct during
Class of 2021 Cadets Hannah Hirst helps instruct during the LEADS event. LEADS events are held throughout the country and teach leadership, ethics and STEM to high school students and educators by U.S. Military... More
Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent of the
Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, and Maj. Gen. Peter A. Bosse, Commanding General of 335th Signal Command, sign a memorandum of agreement between The Army Cyber Institut... More
Housing photo, US Army Photo
Work continues to rectify system backlogs and significant repairs needed to on-post housing at West Point.
West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams
West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams and Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love stand outside Quarters 100 with most of the 54 international cadets from 32 countries currently attending the U.S. Military ... More
Military Police officers work to clear each room in
Military Police officers work to clear each room in Thayer Hall during the force protection exercise April 24. Photo by Brandon O’Connor/PV
Cadets talk with actors playing locals during West
Cadets talk with actors playing locals during West Point Irregular Warfare Group’s Unconventional Warfare Exercise that took place April 23-26.
Cadets in the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Major
Cadets in the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Major attended a lecture with retired Col. Mark Vande Hei who served in expeditions 53 and 54 aboard the International Space Station from Sept.13-Feb. 28, 2018. Van... More
More than 400 capstone projects were featured at the
More than 400 capstone projects were featured at the 20th annual Projects Day highlighting innovative designs linked to Army readiness, modernization and war-fighting capabilities at multiple locations at the U... More
Class of 2019 Cadet Stephen Gracza
Class of 2019 Cadet Stephen Gracza's journey to the academy took him across the Atlantic Ocean, through a pitstop in Texas and finally to the banks of Hudson River.
The last five months have been spent planning to move
The last five months have been spent planning to move more than a thousand Soldiers and their equipment to West Point. Multiple tanks, Humvees, artillery cannons and other vehicles had to be shipped to New York... More
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held their
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held their graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., May 25, 2019. This year, 985 cadets graduated. Among them we... More
Cadets listen to a presentation on “Demystifying Blockchain:
Cadets listen to a presentation on “Demystifying Blockchain: Practical Use-Cases of KSI Technology” during the International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon) in Tallinn, Estonia, as part of their cyber-focused AIAD.
CBT 1 commander, US Army Photo
This summer, Class of 2020 Cadet Alex Albright will have his biggest chance yet to impact his fellow cadets as the commander of Cadet Basic Training I. Starting with Reception Day Monday, Albright and his staff... More
Capt. Samuel Herbert, a systems engineering professor,
Capt. Samuel Herbert, a systems engineering professor, briefs Class of 2022 cadets prior to squad live-fire drills during Cadet Field Training. Herbert is one 119 members of the dean's faculty assisting with su... More
CBT II commander, US Army Photo
Class of 2020 Cadet Dion Perinon is now in charge as the regimental commander for CBT II. He is tasked with leading the new cadets through the second half of training.
Col. Curtis Buzzard, Commandant of Cadets, and his
Col. Curtis Buzzard, Commandant of Cadets, and his wife Teri hosted five new cadets during New Cadet Visitation Day. All five new cadets had a parent who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1992 along w... More
Class of 2020 Cadet Eden-Elizabeth Phillips
Class of 2020 Cadet Eden-Elizabeth Phillips is serving as the regimental commander for Cadet Field Training, the six-week long summer training program for the Class of 2022.
Class of 2020 Cadet Jay Yang speaks with an expert
Class of 2020 Cadet Jay Yang speaks with an expert on the phone while taking notes during the Hacking for Defense course. Hacking for Defense is a graduate level course currently taught at 22 universities throu... More
CPAC pilot, US Army Photo, U.S. Military Academy West Point
West Point is currently taking part in a pilot program aimed at improving hiring times within the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. The pilot program, which was directed by former Secretary of the Army Mark E... More
Retired Lt. Col. Wallace Ward, USMA Class of 1958,
Retired Lt. Col. Wallace Ward, USMA Class of 1958, marches back with the Class of 2023. Ward, 87, was the oldest grad to participate in the 2019 March Back. Members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 co... More
The U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets takes part
The U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets takes part in the review portion of the Acceptance Parade Aug. 17, 2019. The members of the Class of 2023 officially joined the Corps of Cadets during the parade.
Class of 2023 Cadet Zenon Stepien signs up for the
Class of 2023 Cadet Zenon Stepien signs up for the wargames club during Club Night Aug. 19. More than 120 clubs took part in the two club nights. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)
Class of 2020 Cadet Will Ockerman and his dad Steve
Class of 2020 Cadet Will Ockerman and his dad Steve Ockerman, a 1983 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, show off their matching rings. Will Ockerman chose to model his U.S. Military Academy class ring after da... More
BTO, US Army Photo - A man in uniform sitting at a desk
Col. Kyle Marsh, USMA Class of 1992, returned to the U.S. Military Academy this summer as the Brigade Tactical Officer.
9/11 Museum tour guide talks to visitors including
9/11 Museum tour guide talks to visitors including U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Cadet Candidates about the firefighters from Ladder 3 who died after responding the the Twin Towers on Sept. 11 2001 T... More
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held a 9/11
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Trophy Point to pay tribute to those who have fallen and to remember what happened on that fateful day 18 years go on September 11, 20... More
1st Lt. Kristi White talks to cadets about the military
1st Lt. Kristi White talks to cadets about the military intelligence branch during Branch Week at the U.S. Military Academy Sept. 16, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)
Cadets from the Fordham University ROTC program walk
Cadets from the Fordham University ROTC program walk through the branch installations during Branch Week at the U.S. Military Academy. ROTC programs from throughout the region had the chance to learn about all ... More
Class of 2020 Cadet Adaya Queen talks to visiting officers
Class of 2020 Cadet Adaya Queen talks to visiting officers in the Army War College international fellows program during their visit to the U.S. Military Academy Oct, 2, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)
Hispanic Heritage Month
Class of 2023 Cadet Leslie Rodriguez-Diaz, Class of 2022 Cadet Eliana Vargas and Class of 2021 Cadet Nathania Nuño are each the first member of their family to attend a four-year college directly from high school.
Class of 2022 Cadet Kaden Carroll shoots video during
Class of 2022 Cadet Kaden Carroll shoots video during the Army vs. Tulane game at Michie Stadium Oct. 5.
Nick Triscari stirs a pot of jambalaya while cooking
Nick Triscari stirs a pot of jambalaya while cooking for his friends prior to the Army vs. Tulane football game Oct. 5. Triscari planned a New Orleans inspired menu of fried gator and jambalaya for the tailgate.
Class of 2022 Cadet Easton Bolin talks with Col. Drew
Class of 2022 Cadet Easton Bolin talks with Col. Drew Morgan aboard the International Space Station Saturday, Oct. 19, using a ham radio.
Capt. Lindsay Heisler, USMA Class of 2012, receives
Capt. Lindsay Heisler, USMA Class of 2012, receives the 2019 Nininger Award presented by the West Point Association of Graduates Thursday, Oct. 25, 2019. Heisler received the award for her actions on Dec. 5, 20... More
Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, superintendent of the
Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, and Todd Browne, West Point Association of Graduates president, present the 2019 Nininger Award to Capt. Lindsay Gordon Heisler, USMA Cl... More
Class of 2021 Cadet Jacob Bohnemann and Capt. Joseph
Class of 2021 Cadet Jacob Bohnemann and Capt. Joseph Fasone aim the 1 kilowatt laser in the high energy laser lab in Bartlett Hall. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)
The U.S. Military Academy competes against the Air
The U.S. Military Academy competes against the Air Force Academy in rugby Nov. 1, 2019 at the Air Force Academy.
The cadets in the U.S. Military Academy's Class of
The cadets in the U.S. Military Academy's Class of 2020 received their branches Nov. 13, 2019 during West Point's annual Branch Night. During the ceremony, 1,089 members of the class were assigned to one of the... More
Class of 2021 Cadet Sophia Suri ran the IOCT twice
Class of 2021 Cadet Sophia Suri ran the IOCT twice in one day in November in order to get the highest grade possible on the women's scale at the U.S. Military Academy.
Staff Sgt. Earnest Knight, U.S. Army Drill Sergeant
Staff Sgt. Earnest Knight, U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year, talks to high school students during the West Point Office of Diversity, Inclusions and Equal Opportunity's LEADS event in Philadelphia Dec. 13, 2019.
U.S. Military Academy vs. U.S. Naval Academy pipes
U.S. Military Academy vs. U.S. Naval Academy pipes and drums Dec. 13, 2019
Class of 2020 Cadet and Army football player Kelvin
Class of 2020 Cadet and Army football player Kelvin Hopkins Jr. sheds tears during the singing of the West Point alma mater following the 120th Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia Dec. 14, 2019.
Class of 2020 Cadets Shelby Haynes and Albert Beninati
Class of 2020 Cadets Shelby Haynes and Albert Beninati (front) and Class of 2020 Cadets Zachary Aloma, Daniel Ko and Williams Huff (back) are working to improve the West Point app as their capstone project.
Class of 2023 Cadet Jack Perreault rings a bell after
Class of 2023 Cadet Jack Perreault rings a bell after signing up to major in applied statistics and data science during an academic open house Jan. 22, 2020.
The West Point Association of Graduates’ annual ring
The West Point Association of Graduates’ annual ring melt on Jan. 24, 2020. Forty-one rings were donated and melted. The gold will be used as part of the Class of 2021’s rings, which they will receive in August... More
Lt. Col. Jason Barnhill, U.S. Military Academy life
Lt. Col. Jason Barnhill, U.S. Military Academy life science program director, talks to Gen. John M. Murray, commander of Army Futures Command, about 3D bioprinting research being done at the academy during a t... More
Class of 2020 Cadet Evan Brunner shows off his Reception
Class of 2020 Cadet Evan Brunner shows off his Reception Day haircut during rehearsal for the 100th Night Show.
Col. Hise Gibson, U.S. Military Academy systems engineering
Col. Hise Gibson, U.S. Military Academy systems engineering professor, speaks during the West Point Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity's Black History Month observance Feb. 14, 2020.
Jonathan Parham, US Army Photo
Class of 2023 Cadet Jonathan Parham entered the U.S. Military Academy 90 years to the day of his great-grandfather Alonzo Parham. Jonathan brought his great-grandfather's sweater with him to the academy.
Plebe Parent Weekend, US Army Photo
(Left-to-right) Class of 2023 Cadets Alexandra Cajigal, regimental executive officer; Hannah Lamb, regimental commander/first plebe; and Ben Lockey, regimental command sergeant major, will serve as the cadet le... More
Capt. John Plumstead, the executive officer for the
Capt. John Plumstead, the executive officer for the center for enhanced performance, conducts a quick health screening and temperature check at Stony Lonesome Gate Wednesday. All people entering West Point are ... More
Class of 2021 Cadet Ben "Fern" Fernquist, a member
Class of 2021 Cadet Ben "Fern" Fernquist, a member of West Point's esports team, plays Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege against competitors from Ole Miss during a Collegiate Rainbow Six match April 17. Ole Miss d... More
KACH Testing, US Army Photo
Keller Army Community Hospital currently has two GeneXpert 16 testing analyzers in its lab, which will allow 320 tests to be processed in a 12-hour period. KACH is scheduled to receive two more testing analyzer... More
Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commander of U.S. Army Forces
Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, tours Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point May 7, 2020. Garrett toured the hospitals COVID-19 ward to learn more about the preparations be... More
Lt. Col. George Mitroka, regimental tactical officer
Lt. Col. George Mitroka, regimental tactical officer for fourth regiment, talks through the process for bringing back the U.S. Military Academy’s Class of 2020 Friday at the transportation motor pool. The TMP w... More
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held its graduation
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held its graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2020 on The Plain in West Point, New York, June 13, 2020. This year, 1,113 cadets graduated. Among them we... More
emergency manager, US Army Photo
George Gilbert started as West Point's new emergency manager May 23. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)
U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School
Col. Ted Stokes assumed took over as the commandant of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School June 26.
Staff Sgt. Chad Hume and Capt. Wes Cooler, 2nd Security
Staff Sgt. Chad Hume and Capt. Wes Cooler, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, pitch their proposal to fellow SFAB members taking part in simulated scenario during training conducted by the West Point Negoti... More
U.S. Military Academy cadets conduct introduction to
U.S. Military Academy cadets conduct introduction to patrolling drills during Cadet Field Training July 14. The lanes were ran by Soldiers from 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade. (U.S. Army Photo by Brandon O'Connor)
CFT commanders, US Army Photo
Class of 2021 Cadets Nicholas McDonald, Cadet Field Training command sergeant major, and Tyler Shekelton, CFT commander, will lead one portion of Cadet Summer Training this year.
CFT rifle qualification
Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind co... More
Class of 2021 Cadet Evan Walker is the Cadet Basic
Class of 2021 Cadet Evan Walker is the Cadet Basic Training commander for this summer's detail. She is in charge of more than 1,500 new cadets and cadet cadre as she makes sure all nine CBT companies are functi... More
Class of 2021 Cadet Leighton McAlpin went from not
Class of 2021 Cadet Leighton McAlpin went from not being sure if she could get into the U.S. Military Academy as a high school junior to one of the top leaders in the Class of 2021 as she is finishing up her su... More
Class of 2021 Cadet Blaine Bastin takes part in Master
Class of 2021 Cadet Blaine Bastin takes part in Master Resiliency Training at the U.S. Military Academy July 28. The two-week course taught cadets 14 skills associated with resilience and over the last few day... More
CLD commanders, US Army Photo
Class of 2021 Cadets Reilly McGinnis, Cadet Leader Development commander, and Reuben Jones, CLD command sergeant major, were task with building their detail from scratch after being switch to it at the last moment.
West Point graduates return as part of summer training task force
First Lt. Maylon Robertson, USMA Class of 2017, talks with Class of 2023 cadets during Cadet Field Training. Robertson, who helped run one of the call for fire lanes during the summer, was one of eight U.S. Mil... More
Masks one of many changes to West Point cadet life during pandemic
Class of 2022 Cadet Andrew Watts works out while Class of 2022 Cadet Ty Homan spots him on outdoor gym equipment set up for the cadets to limit overcrowding at the indoor gyms.
Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony and Review at the U.S.
Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony and Review at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, May 21, 2019. The wreath was laid by retired Col. Doniphan Carter, USMA Class of 1944. During the review, retired Gen. David ... More
This year's Sandhurst Military Skills Competition takes
This year's Sandhurst Military Skills Competition takes place April 12-13. Forty-nine teams will be competing this year including 14 international military academy teams, 16 ROTC teams and teams from four U.S. ... More
The Rabble Rousers are made up of male and female cadets
The Rabble Rousers are made up of male and female cadets whose sole job on game day is to make sure the cadets are fully invested in the game and cheering on the Black Knights on the field. Here, they cheer dur... More
Manes Novello recieved two Purple Hearts while serving
Manes Novello recieved two Purple Hearts while serving in the Army during World War I. His great-grandaughter is Class of 2019 Cadet Amelia Gabrovic.
On Nov. 14, 2018, 1,020 members of the Class of 2019
On Nov. 14, 2018, 1,020 members of the Class of 2019 received their branch notifications of what path they will follow at the beginning of their careers. The class was divided into 17 branches with 81 percent, ... More
Members of the Corps of Cadets hosted officer cadets
Members of the Corps of Cadets hosted officer cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada Jan. 17-19 at the U.S. Military Academy during the USMA-RMC Exchange weekend. The cadets attended morning and after... More
The Class of 2019 chose their first Army post assignment
The Class of 2019 chose their first Army post assignment Feb. 6. The cadets will report to their first assignments after completion of basic officer leaders course. (U.S. Army photo by CDT Marta Grivins)
Class of 2019 Cadet Lilly "Da Yan Zi" McDonough is
Class of 2019 Cadet Lilly "Da Yan Zi" McDonough is presented with the annual Flipper Award by retired Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Class of 1980, during the Henry O. Flipper Commemoration Dinner at the Cadet Mess Ha... More
Class of 2019 cadets perform during the annual 100th
Class of 2019 cadets perform during the annual 100th Night Show, which is an original production that covers major events and memories from their time at West Point. (U.S. Army Photo by Brandon O'Connor)
Cadets gather for a small group discussion to talk
Cadets gather for a small group discussion to talk about sexual assault and harassment and recommendations for changes that should be made. U.S. Army Photo by Brandon O'Connor
The West Point Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal
The West Point Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity hosts its annual LEADs event at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS March 1, 2019. LEADs events are hosted throughout the country and teac... More
Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent of the
Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, and Maj. Gen. Peter A. Bosse, Commanding General of 335th Signal Command, sign a memorandum of agreement between The Army Cyber Institut... More
Visiting professor from the Military University of
Visiting professor from the Military University of Land Forces in Poland, Brig. Gen. Dariusz Skorupka, speaks to a group of international cadets during an informal reception April 23 at Quarters 100.
A member of the Military Police takes down a suspect
A member of the Military Police takes down a suspect with a bomb strapped to his body during the force protection exercise in Jefferson Library April 24. ... More
Cadets conduct mission planning during West Point Irregular
Cadets conduct mission planning during West Point Irregular Warfare Group’s Unconventional Warfare Exercise that took place April 23-26.