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 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.... USMA Class of 2027 receives rings, now forever bonded with Long Gray Line More than 1,100 cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2027 took the next step in dedicating their lives to “Duty, Honor, Country” when they donned their class rings during the Ring Ceremony on Aug. 21 on The Plain at West Point. It is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the achievement of reaching their Firstie year while forever bonding them with their classmates and the Long Gray Line.... Class of 2028 Cadets formally commit to West Point, service obligation at Affirmation Ceremony In one of the most significant moments of their cadet careers, more than 1,100 members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2028 officially swore allegiance to defend the United States and committed to their final two years at West Point and acknowledged a five-year active-duty obligation during the Affirmation Ceremony on Aug. 16 at Eisenhower Hall Theatre.... Academic News 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.... 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. ... What The Great War Still Teaches: WWI History and the Making of Future Officers In the summer of 2025, Cadet Amani Haskins and a group of fellow West Point cadets stood at a monument in the French countryside – the sister monument of one they had seen only weeks before in Harlem, New York. Same stone. Same shape. Same names. An ocean apart.... 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 #3: Black Knights head to Philadelphia for first road game, honor 11th Airborne Division with gameday patch against Temple The Army West Point Football team (1-1) takes to the road for the first time this season to face Temple at 4 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.... Golf earns tie at Bush Cup against Wisconsin Army West Point Golf competed against Wisconsin at the Bush Cup on Sept. 21 at the historic Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, earning a 4–4 tie against the Big Ten program after splitting points in both the foursomes and four-ball sessions. Junior Tyson Sparks and senior Drew Jeffords led the Black Knights with victories in both of their matches. ... Army Swim & Dive roll past Marist, UConn in Thursday Night Showdown; Thacker records first win Army West Point Swimming & Diving kicked off its 2026-27 season competing in the Thursday Night (Sept. 24) Showdown at Crandall Pool. The men competed against Marist, and women's team took on both Marist and UConn.... Honored Division Week #2: Black Knights honor the 25th Infantry Division with gameday patch against South Florida After a resounding 59-3 season-opening victory over Bryant a week ago, the Army West Point Football team heads into its second game against South Florida at noon on Sept. 12 at Michie Stadium.... Video Highlights