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Cadet Villanueva snares 1st quarter touchdown

Army Wins Home Finale
Cadet Ali Villanueva grabbed a 7-yard touchdown pass in the 1st quarter as Army won its home finale Saturday, 22-17, at Michie Stadium. Villanueva had seven receptions for 119 yards as the Black Knights upped their record 4-6. Cadet Patrick Mealy chipped in with 136 yards on 16 rushes and a touchdown. The Black Knights travel to the Lone Star state next week for a game with North Texas. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View) Go Army Sports

Rabble Rousers pose with ESPN SportsCenter anchors

Rabbble Rousers Ready For Final Home Football Game
The Rabble Rousers pose for a photo with ESPN SportsCenter anchors Josh Elliott (back row, center) and Hannah Storm (second row, far right) following ESPN’s broadcast from West Point on Veterans Day. The Rabble Rousers will be firing up the crowd tomorrow at Michie Stadium as the Army Black Knights host VMI in the final home football game of the season. Kickoff is at 12:02 p.m. on Military Appreciation Day. (Photo by Angie Senger/Rabble Rousers) Flickr photos

Black Jack and the Corps mug for the camera

ESPN Marks Veterans Day at West Point
Black Jack and members of the Corps of Cadets make noise during a live ESPN SportsCenter on Veterans Day. SportsCenter, with hosts Hannah Storm and Josh Elliott, broadcast live from the Plain throughout the day and during its 6 p.m. show. Viewers were able to see the Cadet Drill team, the West Point Parachute team, the Cadet Glee Club, as well as features on West Point student-athletes. The day-long event was the culmination of ESPN’s week-long salute to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cow Aaron Trobee shares views on foreign policy

West Point Hosts SCUSA 61
Cow Aaron Trobee, of Company D-1 from Houston, shares his viewpoints on the opportunities and challenges in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India at a roundtable session in Jefferson Hall during the 61st Student Conference on United States Affairs Nov. 6. West Point hosted the event in which about 150 cadets, 200 students and 40 senior participants representing 150 academic institutions and more than 20 nations met to discuss United States foreign policy with future military and civilian leaders. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets work on mathematic modeling project

Saturday in the Study Hall
Class of 2013 Cadets Tyler Chopko, of Company B-2 from Akron, Ohio, and Richard Wycklendt, of Company B-3 from New Berlin, Wis., work on a mathematic modeling project in Jefferson Hall Oct. 31. This is the last major project they have to do for this semester. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Homework Behind Home Plate
Cadet Drake Sullivan reads a book behind home plate last night at Yankee Stadium while the Yankees and Phillies took batting practice before World Series Game 1. Sullivan, Class of 2011, used the time to grab a bite to eat and complete some of his homework. Sullivan was one of 50 cadets and faculty members who participated in pre-game festivities and then watched the game. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Fall foliage is near peak around West Point

Sprint Football Hosts Navy; Fall Foliage At Peak
Shea Stadium, nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, hosts the sprint football clash between Army and Navy on Friday night at 7 p.m. Both teams enter the game with identical 6-0 records. An added bonus for fans visiting West Point this weekend is the fall colors surrounding the academy. According to New York State Dept. of Economic Development website the fall foliage will be at peak this weekend with “brilliant red, gold, yellow, orange, peach and scarlet leaves.” (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Cadets Connect The Pieces
Cadet John Whitcomb connects K'Nex construction pieces during the building of a house during a Construction Management class on Oct. 20. The class, part of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Dept., simulates a real-world construction site and the cadets need to complete their project to specs, staying within budget and finishing on-time. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadet Margaret Lough meets Sen. Jack Reed

Leadership Forum Leads To D.C.
Cadet Margaret Lough, Class of 2011, presents a framed copy of the Forbes magazine cover touting West Point as the “Best College in America” to Sen. Jack Reed, Class of 1971, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15. Lough, and other members of the Black & Gold Leadership Forum, travelled to the nation’s capitol to meet with Reed and other senior leaders for discussions on leadership. The Black & Gold Leadership Forum, part of the Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, gives cadets opportunities to meet with prominent leaders from the military and civilian sector in order “to build stronger leaders for our Army.” (Photo by Maj. Jacob Miller/BS&L)

Perot Receives Thayer Award
Cadet Elizabeth Betterbed, the Deputy Brigade Commander, asks Ross Perot a question during a lecture in Jefferson Hall on Thursday. Perot was on campus to receive the Thayer Award from the West Point Association of Graduates. The Thayer Award, given annually since 1958 in honor of Col. Sylvanus Thayer, “Father of the Military Academy," is presented to an individual who exemplifies the academy motto, “Duty, Honor, Country.” (Photo by Anthony Battista/DPTMS Visual Information)

Cadet Color Guard appears on Yankee Diamond Vision

Cadets Attend Yankees Playoff Opener
The Cadet Color Guard looks larger than life on the Diamond Vision during the pre-game ceremonies for game one of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday, Oct. 7. In addition to the color guard, 75 cadets lined the outfield grass around the color guard during the festivities. (Photo by Frank DeMaro/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadet Glee Club and Trace Adkins sing the national anthem

Country + Cadets = The National Anthem
The Cadet Glee Club joins country superstar Trace Adkins for the national anthem before the Army-Tulane football game on Oct. 3 at Michie Stadium. Adkins performed the night before for a sold-out audience at Ike Hall. At the end of his concert he was joined on stage by the Glee Club to perform his song "Til the Last Shot's Fired." Adkins said of his weekend at West Point, "In the 40 years I've been in the music business, I've had the opportunity of seeing and experiencing hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime moments, but they all fell short on Friday night and Saturday morning. This was truly the most moving experience in my career and I thank you from the bottom of my heart." (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadet Minney puts camouflage on Cadet Moore’s face

Ready For Some Football
Cadet J.D. Moore, Cadet Spirit Band President, gets his game face on with some help from Cadet Hannah Minney before a recent home football game. Moore wears “12” on his face to signify Army’s 12th Man, the Corps of Cadets. Moore will again have his face painted on Saturday as the Black Knights host Tulane in a Homecoming matchup. Kickoff for the game is noon at Michie Stadium. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Directorate of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets celebrate at end of Tunnel to Towers run

Cadets Participate in Tunnel to Towers Run
Cadets celebrate at the end of the Tunnel to Towers 5K run in New York City on Sunday. Nearly 700 cadets participated in the run that retraces the final steps of Steven Siller, a NYC fireman who perished on Sept. 11, 2001. Siller, in the spirit of selfless-service was off-duty when the planes hit, ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, with his firemen’s gear, to the World Trade Center site looking to assist his squad. West Point cadets, and other Soldiers, have participated in the run the past several years, but this year’s contingent was the largest ever. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Rockin’ the Black & Gold
Members of the West Point Drum Line practice outside the band hall before the Army-Ball State football game Sept. 19. The drum line and the rest of the Cadet Spirit Band rally the fans of Army football as they travel around West Point on game day playing at tailgate parties, then inside the stadium throughout the game. Throughout the academic year the band supports athletic events, as well as various community outreach events. The Cadet Spirit Band is cadet-run and administered. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadet Travis scores the winning touchdown

Army Downs Ball State
Army safety Donovan Travis intercepted a Ball State pass in the 4th quarter and returned it 18 yards for the winning touchdown as Army beat the Cardinals, 24-17, at Michie Stadium. Travis had two picks in the game as the Black Knights improved to 2-1 on the season. Army travels to Iowa State next Saturday for a 7 p.m. kickoff. (Photo by Eric Bartelt/Pointer View) Go Army Sports

Cadet Baldinger places sensors on prosthetic leg

Fired Up For Football
Cadet Chuck Baldinger, Class of 2011, places sensors on the leg of Sgt. Rob Brown, a Wounded Warrior. West Point cadets and faculty are working with amputees to improve the biomechanics of prosthetics so that more injured Soldiers might be able to return to active duty. This is the second year of a multi-year project involving several academic departments at West Point. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Cadet Murray puts a black stripe on an Army football helmet

Another Part Of The Team
Cadet Janell Murray is all eyes as she places a black stripe down the middle of an Army football helmet. Murray is one of 16 cadet team managers that work daily with the football team. The managers set up the locker room with player uniforms and equipment before the practices and games, and then work the sidelines during home and away games. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos

Cadet Demro sets a hydrogen balloon aflame

Fired Up For Football
A Duke balloon goes up in flames at the hands of Cadet Aaron Demro this morning outside Bartlett Hall as part of a Chemistry and Life Sciences Dept. spirit activity. Every Friday before a football game department staff put on chemistry experiments to get the Corps of Cadets "fired" up for the game. The Black Knights host Duke tomorrow at Michie Stadium in the home opener. Kickoff is at noon and can be seen on CBS College Sports. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Go Army Sports

Michie Movie Night
Josh McNary, Army starting defensive lineman, hands an autographed football to Luke Haley, 3, at the "Michie Movie Night with the Army Football Team" on Wednesday. Army fans had a meet-and-greet for photos and autographs with the Army football team before settling in to watch Remember The Titans on the ITT Knight Vision video board. The Army team kicksoff its season on Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., against Eastern Michigan at 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Bartelt/Pointer View)

A cadet relaxes with a book and a bowl of soup

Enjoying A Relaxing Moment
Cadet Catherine Clarke-Pounder enjoyed a relaxing moment outside Bartlett Hall on Saturday with a bowl of soup and a book. The Class of 2013 member took advantage of the break in the rain to get a respite from her studies, although she was waiting for a study-buddy to meet her to go over some coursework. Later, she planned to take in the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at the Mahan Hall movie theater. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

From The Classroom To The Job Site
Cadets maneuver a steel beam in place during the construction of a steel building as part of their Structure's Project Day on Aug. 24. The hands-on lab gave civil engineer majors a chance to utilize what they learned in the classroom. Throughout the day the students rotated between four stations working with masonry, wood, steel and computer plans. The West Point Civil Engineering program was recently ranked #2 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/D-PAC) Flickr photos

Firsties proudly show off their class rings

Class of 2010 Holds Ring Ceremony
Two members of the Class of 2010 hold up and show off their class rings at the end of the Class of 2010 Ring Ceremony on Friday. The ceremony, a milestone each cadet eagerly anticipates, was held inside Eishenhower Hall due to an afternoon thunderstorm. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos

First Day of School
Class of 2013 cadets pay attention during a lecture in EN102 Literature at Thayer Hall Aug. 17. It marked the first day of the academic year for the 4,000-plus U.S. Corps of Cadets. West Point’s challenging academic program offers 45 majors that provide a balanced education in the arts and sciences. Upon graduation, each cadet receives a Bachelor of Science degree, the intellectual standard for commissioned officers in today’s Army. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

First Captain Tyler Gordy oversees the formation of troops

Welcome To The Corps, Cadet
Cadet First Captain Tyler Gordy, center, overlooks the Plain as the U.S. Corps of Cadets forms for the Class of 2013 Acceptance Day Parade on Saturday. The parade marks the transformation from "New Cadet" to "Cadet" for the students who entered the U.S. Military Academy this summer. The members of the Class of 2013, and their upperclass Cadets, start the academic year on Monday. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos

The Corps of Cadets rehearses for A-Day Parade

Ready To Join The Corps
The Corps of Cadets rehearses for tomorrow's Acceptance Day Parade on the Plain. The new cadets, in the foreground, are marching out to join their companies and be officially welcomed into the Corps. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. (Photo by Deb Dalton/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

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		Army Wins Home Finale Cadet Ali Villanueva grabbed a 7-yard touchdown pass in the 1st quarter as Army won its home finale Saturday, 22-17, at Michie Stadium. Villanueva had seven receptions for 119 yards as the Black Knights upped their record 4-6. Cadet Patrick Mealy chipped in with 136 yards on 16 rushes and a touchdown. The Black Knights travel to the Lone Star state next week for a game with North Texas. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View) Go Army Sports
		Rabbble Rousers Ready For Final Home Football Game The Rabble Rousers pose for a photo with ESPN SportsCenter anchors Josh Elliott (back row, center) and Hannah Storm (second row, far right) following ESPN’s broadcast from West Point on Veterans Day. The Rabble Rousers will be firing up the crowd tomorrow at Michie Stadium as the Army Black Knights host VMI in the final home football game of the season. Kickoff is at 12:02 p.m. on Military Appreciation Day. (Photo by Angie Senger/Rabble Rousers) Flickr photos
		ESPN Marks Veterans Day at West Point Black Jack and members of the Corps of Cadets make noise during a live ESPN SportsCenter on Veterans Day. SportsCenter, with hosts Hannah Storm and Josh Elliott, broadcast live from the Plain throughout the day and during its 6 p.m. show. Viewers were able to see the Cadet Drill team, the West Point Parachute team, the Cadet Glee Club, as well as features on West Point student-athletes. The day-long event was the culmination of ESPN’s week-long salute to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		West Point Hosts SCUSA 61 Cow Aaron Trobee, of Company D-1 from Houston, shares his viewpoints on the opportunities and challenges in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India at a roundtable session in Jefferson Hall during the 61st Student Conference on United States Affairs Nov. 6. West Point hosted the event in which about 150 cadets, 200 students and 40 senior participants representing 150 academic institutions and more than 20 nations met to discuss United States foreign policy with future military and civilian leaders. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Saturday in the Study Hall Class of 2013 Cadets Tyler Chopko, of Company B-2 from Akron, Ohio, and Richard Wycklendt, of Company B-3 from New Berlin, Wis., work on a mathematic modeling project in Jefferson Hall Oct. 31. This is the last major project they have to do for this semester. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Homework Behind Home Plate Cadet Drake Sullivan reads a book behind home plate last night at Yankee Stadium while the Yankees and Phillies took batting practice before World Series Game 1. Sullivan, Class of 2011, used the time to grab a bite to eat and complete some of his homework. Sullivan was one of 50 cadets and faculty members who participated in pre-game festivities and then watched the game. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Sprint Football Hosts Navy; Fall Foliage At Peak Shea Stadium, nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, hosts the sprint football clash between Army and Navy on Friday night at 7 p.m. Both teams enter the game with identical 6-0 records. An added bonus for fans visiting West Point this weekend is the fall colors surrounding the academy. According to New York State Dept. of Economic Development website the fall foliage will be at peak this weekend with “brilliant red, gold, yellow, orange, peach and scarlet leaves.” (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Cadets Connect The Pieces Cadet John Whitcomb connects K'Nex construction pieces during the building of a house during a Construction Management class on Oct. 20. The class, part of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Dept., simulates a real-world construction site and the cadets need to complete their project to specs, staying within budget and finishing on-time. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Leadership Forum Leads To D.C. Cadet Margaret Lough, Class of 2011, presents a framed copy of the Forbes magazine cover touting West Point as the “Best College in America” to Sen. Jack Reed, Class of 1971, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15. Lough, and other members of the Black & Gold Leadership Forum, travelled to the nation’s capitol to meet with Reed and other senior leaders for discussions on leadership. The Black & Gold Leadership Forum, part of the Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, gives cadets opportunities to meet with prominent leaders from the military and civilian sector in order “to build stronger leaders for our Army.” (Photo by Maj. Jacob Miller/BS&L)
		Perot Receives Thayer Award Cadet Elizabeth Betterbed, the Deputy Brigade Commander, asks Ross Perot a question during a lecture in Jefferson Hall on Thursday. Perot was on campus to receive the Thayer Award from the West Point Association of Graduates. The Thayer Award, given annually since 1958 in honor of Col. Sylvanus Thayer, “Father of the Military Academy," is presented to an individual who exemplifies the academy motto, “Duty, Honor, Country.” (Photo by Anthony Battista/DPTMS Visual Information)
		Cadets Attend Yankees Playoff Opener The Cadet Color Guard looks larger than life on the Diamond Vision during the pre-game ceremonies for game one of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday, Oct. 7. In addition to the color guard, 75 cadets lined the outfield grass around the color guard during the festivities. (Photo by Frank DeMaro/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Country + Cadets = The National Anthem The Cadet Glee Club joins country superstar Trace Adkins for the national anthem before the Army-Tulane football game on Oct. 3 at Michie Stadium. Adkins performed the night before for a sold-out audience at Ike Hall. At the end of his concert he was joined on stage by the Glee Club to perform his song "Til the Last Shot's Fired." Adkins said of his weekend at West Point, "In the 40 years I've been in the music business, I've had the opportunity of seeing and experiencing hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime moments, but they all fell short on Friday night and Saturday morning. This was truly the most moving experience in my career and I thank you from the bottom of my heart." (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Ready For Some Football Cadet J.D. Moore, Cadet Spirit Band President, gets his game face on with some help from Cadet Hannah Minney before a recent home football game. Moore wears “12” on his face to signify Army’s 12th Man, the Corps of Cadets. Moore will again have his face painted on Saturday as the Black Knights host Tulane in a Homecoming matchup. Kickoff for the game is noon at Michie Stadium. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Directorate of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Cadets Participate in Tunnel to Towers Run Cadets celebrate at the end of the Tunnel to Towers 5K run in New York City on Sunday. Nearly 700 cadets participated in the run that retraces the final steps of Steven Siller, a NYC fireman who perished on Sept. 11, 2001. Siller, in the spirit of selfless-service was off-duty when the planes hit, ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, with his firemen’s gear, to the World Trade Center site looking to assist his squad. West Point cadets, and other Soldiers, have participated in the run the past several years, but this year’s contingent was the largest ever. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Rockin’ the Black & Gold Members of the West Point Drum Line practice outside the band hall before the Army-Ball State football game Sept. 19. The drum line and the rest of the Cadet Spirit Band rally the fans of Army football as they travel around West Point on game day playing at tailgate parties, then inside the stadium throughout the game. Throughout the academic year the band supports athletic events, as well as various community outreach events. The Cadet Spirit Band is cadet-run and administered. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Army Downs Ball State Army safety Donovan Travis intercepted a Ball State pass in the 4th quarter and returned it 18 yards for the winning touchdown as Army beat the Cardinals, 24-17, at Michie Stadium. Travis had two picks in the game as the Black Knights improved to 2-1 on the season. Army travels to Iowa State next Saturday for a 7 p.m. kickoff. (Photo by Eric Bartelt/Pointer View) Go Army Sports
		Fired Up For Football Cadet Chuck Baldinger, Class of 2011, places sensors on the leg of Sgt. Rob Brown, a Wounded Warrior. West Point cadets and faculty are working with amputees to improve the biomechanics of prosthetics so that more injured Soldiers might be able to return to active duty. This is the second year of a multi-year project involving several academic departments at West Point. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Another Part Of The Team Cadet Janell Murray is all eyes as she places a black stripe down the middle of an Army football helmet. Murray is one of 16 cadet team managers that work daily with the football team. The managers set up the locker room with player uniforms and equipment before the practices and games, and then work the sidelines during home and away games. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos
		Fired Up For Football A Duke balloon goes up in flames at the hands of Cadet Aaron Demro this morning outside Bartlett Hall as part of a Chemistry and Life Sciences Dept. spirit activity. Every Friday before a football game department staff put on chemistry experiments to get the Corps of Cadets "fired" up for the game. The Black Knights host Duke tomorrow at Michie Stadium in the home opener. Kickoff is at noon and can be seen on CBS College Sports. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Go Army Sports
		Michie Movie Night Josh McNary, Army starting defensive lineman, hands an autographed football to Luke Haley, 3, at the "Michie Movie Night with the Army Football Team" on Wednesday. Army fans had a meet-and-greet for photos and autographs with the Army football team before settling in to watch Remember The Titans on the ITT Knight Vision video board. The Army team kicksoff its season on Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., against Eastern Michigan at 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Bartelt/Pointer View)
		Enjoying A Relaxing Moment Cadet Catherine Clarke-Pounder enjoyed a relaxing moment outside Bartlett Hall on Saturday with a bowl of soup and a book. The Class of 2013 member took advantage of the break in the rain to get a respite from her studies, although she was waiting for a study-buddy to meet her to go over some coursework. Later, she planned to take in the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at the Mahan Hall movie theater. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		From The Classroom To The Job Site Cadets maneuver a steel beam in place during the construction of a steel building as part of their Structure's Project Day on Aug. 24. The hands-on lab gave civil engineer majors a chance to utilize what they learned in the classroom. Throughout the day the students rotated between four stations working with masonry, wood, steel and computer plans. The West Point Civil Engineering program was recently ranked #2 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/D-PAC) Flickr photos
		Class of 2010 Holds Ring Ceremony Two members of the Class of 2010 hold up and show off their class rings at the end of the Class of 2010 Ring Ceremony on Friday. The ceremony, a milestone each cadet eagerly anticipates, was held inside Eishenhower Hall due to an afternoon thunderstorm. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos
		First Day of School Class of 2013 cadets pay attention during a lecture in EN102 Literature at Thayer Hall Aug. 17. It marked the first day of the academic year for the 4,000-plus U.S. Corps of Cadets. West Point’s challenging academic program offers 45 majors that provide a balanced education in the arts and sciences. Upon graduation, each cadet receives a Bachelor of Science degree, the intellectual standard for commissioned officers in today’s Army. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Welcome To The Corps, Cadet Cadet First Captain Tyler Gordy, center, overlooks the Plain as the U.S. Corps of Cadets forms for the Class of 2013 Acceptance Day Parade on Saturday. The parade marks the transformation from "New Cadet" to "Cadet" for the students who entered the U.S. Military Academy this summer. The members of the Class of 2013, and their upperclass Cadets, start the academic year on Monday. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos
		Ready To Join The Corps The Corps of Cadets rehearses for tomorrow's Acceptance Day Parade on the Plain. The new cadets, in the foreground, are marching out to join their companies and be officially welcomed into the Corps. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. (Photo by Deb Dalton/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)