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2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW: Ambassador Ryan Crocker received the 2020 Sylvanus Thayer Award. The Thayer Award, established in honor of Col. Sylvanus Thayer, Father of the Military Academy, is presented by the Association of Graduates to an outstanding citizen whose service and accomplishments in the national interest exemplify the military academy’s motto, Duty, Honor, Country.

2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW: Class of 2021 received their branch notifications during Branch Night. About 96 percent of Cadets received the branches they worked hard towards during their four years at West Point.

2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW: The Class of 2021 received their class rings during a ring ceremony held at Trophy Point. Ring Weekend is the first of many iconic, traditional events during a cadet’s senior year.

2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW: Cadet Summer Training looked a little different this year due to COVID-19, but the U.S. Military Academy at West Point still continued with the mission to train, educate, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character.

Valiant effort by the Army team yesterday! The Black Knights are now 6-1 and have also accepted their invitation to the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana. Stay tuned for the Army vs. Air Force game on 7 Nov. here in Michie Stadium. Looking at you, Air Force Football #GoArmy! #SingSecond For photos from yesterday’s game, visit our Flickr album here: https://flic.kr/ps/oooVf

Merry Christmas from West Point!

On, Brave Old Army Team! Final Score Army 49 - Mercer 3. #GoArmy #SingSecond U.S. Army photos taken by: CDT Hannah Lamb, CDT Angeline Tritschler, CDT Ellington Ward

IT'S GAME TIME! LET'S GO! MAKE SOME NOISE! #GoArmy! #BeatMercer! U.S. Army photo by CDT Ellington Ward

Today Army football will honor the 25th Infantry Division as they take on Mercer University here at Michie Stadium. Tune in at 12 p.m. EST on CBS Sports Network to watch the game live. #GoArmy

Army Director of Athletics Mike Buddie and Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced today that the 121st playing of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played at West Point, Dec. 12.

Tomorrow Army Football will represent the 25th Infantry Division by sporting patches on the back of their helmets as they take on Mercer University here at Michie Stadium. USMA Class of 2023 Cadet Richard Schoenberger, native of San Antonio, Texas, served and deployed with 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division as an infantryman in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinal from 2017-2018. "My favorite memory in my unit was during a company hike. Able Compa...ny hiked up a mountain a few weeks before we deployed and when we got to the top, my company commander spoke a few words about the paratroopers from Able company who were killed in action during previous deployments. After he spoke, he gave KIA bracelets to some younger guys to keep on throughout our deployment and reflect on the sacrifices of the paratroopers that came before us." #TropicLightning #GoArmy

Tune in live tonight at 7 p.m. on YouTube to watch the Nininger Award Ceremony. The Award is given to an exemplar of heroic action in battle. In addition to recognizing the recipient for his or her bravery as an individual, the Association regards the recipient as a given year´s representative of all West Point-commissioned officers who have heroically led Soldiers in combat. This year, the 2020 Nininger Award Recipient is MAJ John A. Meyer, USMA Class of 2005.... West Point Association of Graduates

Take a look at Cadet Randy McKenzie's story about transitioning from a Cannon Crewmember in 2-11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division to a full-time cadet at West Point. For more information on pursuing a commission in the U.S. Army through attendance at West Point visit West Point Admissions.

Leaders of Character. A group of USMA cadets hopped off their bus to move a fallen tree out of the middle of the road. Video courtesy of Staff Sgt. Emily McAleesejergins

Leadership out there in the real world isn’t always fun and games as there’s some tough things that come at you along the way, but it perfectly matches the slogan of this great institution Duty, Honor, Country, Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, 2020 Sylvanus Thayer Award recipient said. Click the link to read more.

The Army West Point Boxing Team hosted the Beat Citadel Boxing Rumble at Trophy Point. Eighteen competitors fought in night weight classes ranging from super featherweight (132 points) to heavyweight (over 201 pounds). Read more. https://go.usa.gov/x73Wt U.S. Army photos by Cadets Angeline Tritschler and Ellington Ward.

You are what you eat. The Cadet Mess has undergone new changes with food options as part of the Department of Defense Go For Green initiative. Food options now include a variety of healthier items to choose from, including fresh fish, steamed chicken, beef, pork with sweet potato fries or brown rice. Click the link to learn more.

Will you be there for them? Today begins Trust Week here at the U.S. Military Academy to focus attention on caring for one another and combat sexual harassment and assault in order to build cohesive teams throughout our organization. #IamCadetX