West Point News Contact Public Affairs View press releases Submit a story idea West Point News Contact Public Affairs View press releases Submit a story idea West Point News Engineering the Future Force: USAISEC’s strategic role in West Point’s 2040 modernization In recent years, the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point has commissioned approximately one-fifth of the Army’s new second lieutenants, shaping the minds that will command tomorrow’s multidomain battlefields.... Polish team travels to West Point to digitally preserve Tadeusz Kościuszko’s Revolutionary War legacy Nearly 250 years after Tadeusz Kościuszko helped shape the defenses of West Point, a team from his native Poland is using 3D scanning, aerial photography and other digital technology to preserve the physical traces of his legacy for future generations.... West Point hosts Steel Across America, honors heroes and those who perished on 9/11 Almost 25 years to the day of one of the most tragic events in modern times, a piece of steel recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center traveled its way to the mid-Hudson Valley through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America National Tour on Sept. 1 at the U.S. Army Garrison West Point Visitors Control Center.... From Infantry to Field Artillery to everything in-between, USMA cadets gather knowledge on 16 Army branches during Branch Week Representatives from 16 U.S. Army branches spanning operations, operations support, force sustainment, information and health services gave U.S. Military Academy cadets a glimpse into what they may encounter after graduation and commissioning during Branch Week, Aug. 24-28 at West Point.... Academic News Drone familiarization for cadets helps build assurance, proficiency as future officers While some visions of the futuristic battlefield remain in the realm of science fiction, modern conflicts have demonstrated that many emerging technologies are already a reality. ... The Signal They Cannot See: West Point Cadets Research Encrypting and Decoding Drone Feeds Cadet Ananya Ganesh did not expect to be a math major. Cadet Babe “BK” Kwasniak was planning to study history. Together, they are using one of the most counterintuitive concepts in mathematics to solve one of the Army’s most pressing drone vulnerabilities. ... West Point cadets develop innovative weapon upgrade Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are enhancing battlefield adaptability with a new weapon mount that increases the versatility of the Army’s next-generation M250 automatic rifle. In support of the 2026 Projects Day Research Symposium focus on supporting the warfighter, cadets in the Small Caliber Weapon Mount capstone design team developed solutions for real-world applications. ... Cadets work with software using Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems that analyzes tactical decisions, provides ethical score Class of 2026 Cadets Boston Graf, Maksymilian Olszowka and Elizabeth “Ezra” Bardales labored on a capstone project, a philosophy-centric venture as part of the Department Law and Philosophy, focusing on the “Training Ethical Employment of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems,” or TEELAWS.... Community News From leftovers to lifelines: Keller joins food donation program Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) is stepping up to address food insecurity in the Greater Hudson Valley with the launch of a comprehensive food donation program. ... Integrating Drone Technology into Military Medicine: A collaboration between KACH and USMA Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) is actively working to integrate drone technology into military medical operations to enhance Soldier health and safety. ... WPFD hosts open house, offers poster contest to students The West Point Fire Department hosts a Fire Prevention Open House for the community from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 8, at 1204 Commissary Road (H Lot).... Legal Assistance Office has moved from Mahan Hall to Building 622 We are excited to share that the Legal Assistance Office has moved from Mahan Hall to Building 622 at Buffalo Soldier Field. ... Sports & Entertainment News Honored Division Week #8: Black Knights face Memphis on the road, honor 3rd Infantry Division with gameday patch The Army West Point Football team (5-2) travels to Memphis, Tennessee, to face the Tigers at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 following a 38-35 victory at Tulsa last weekend as kicker Dawson Jones booted a 50-yard field goal as time expired. The Black Knights will honor the 3rd Infantry Division with patches on the backs of their helmets. The recognition highlights the history, accomplishments and continued service of Army divisions as part of the Honored Division theme featured throughout the 2026 football season. The 3rd Infantry Division represents Soldiers and units stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia.... FOX Big Noon and FOX NFL Sunday coming to West Point Army West Point Athletics is excited for the U.S. Military Academy to be welcoming FOX Big Noon and FOX NFL Sunday to West Point Nov. 7 and 8, respectively, as FOX promotes its appreciation of Veterans Day (Nov. 11), honoring the legacy and contributions of all who have answered the call to serve. ... Jones’ 50-yard field goal lifts Army Football past Tulsa, 38-35 Dawson Jones booted a 50-yard field goal as time expired to lift Army West Point Football to a 38-35 victory over Tulsa on Oct. 23 at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma.... Men's Soccer defeats Bucknell 2-1 on Senior Day Army Men's Soccer came out victorious 2-1 against Bucknell on Oct. 25 at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field. With the Senior Day win Army moves to 2-8-3 on the season with a 1-6-0 mark in Patriot League play and moves Bucknell to 6-8-1 overall, with a 3-3-1 conference record.... Video Highlights