News

  • Taking responsibility

    Command Sgt
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    Command Sgt. Maj. Jose M. Powell, the new West Point Garrison senior enlisted man, returns the noncommissioned officer sword to Staff Sgt. Raymond Payne, symbolizing his commitment and dedication to the garrison and the continuity of the NCO Corps during the Aug. 27 Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Trophy Point. The COR was held in conjunction with the retirement ceremony for outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Violet C. McNeirney, commemorating her 28 years of service to the U.S. Army.
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    Posted on Wednesday, 01-Sep-2010 15:00 PM


Sports

  • Black Knights set to ground Eagles Saturday

    Story and photo by Mike Strasser, Assistant Editor/Copy

    The Army football team held its final preseason practice on Friday afternoon at Michie Stadium
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    The Army football team held its final preseason practice on Friday afternoon at Michie Stadium. The Black Knights took the weekend off from on-field drills before beginning their game-week preparation on Monday for the season opener at Eastern Michigan.
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    Army fans are hoping for a repeat performance of last season’s opener, as the Black Knights face Eastern Michigan University at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich., Saturday.

    The Black Knights have defeated the Eagles in all three previous contests, including last year’s 27-14 for their first Game 1 win since 1996.

    Last year, expectations were tempered as Army adapted to a new triple option playbook under head coach Rich Ellerson. While fans cringed from the loss to Navy, which eliminated them from bowl contention, the season’s 5-...
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    Posted on Wednesday, 01-Sep-2010 16:00 PM

Community

  • Hyde Challenge: Honoring a fallen warrior

    Story and photos by Mike Strasser, Assistant Editor/Copy

    A memorial for fallen warriors was erected on top of Mine Torn Hill
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    A memorial for fallen warriors was erected on top of Mine Torn Hill.
    Mike Strasser/PV

    More than 1,300 new cadets trekked up Mine Torne Hill, scaling rocks and clasping hands to reach the top, thus completing the final mission of the Hyde Challenge.

     It was a test of their field training and a testament to a West Point warrior who gave his life in service to his country.

     First Lt. Daniel Hyde, a Class of 2007 graduate, had served as a cadet regimental commander during CBT during his firstie year.

    He graduated 23rd out of the graduating class of 968 commissioned second lieutenants. Hyde was serving in ...
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    Posted on Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 15:51 PM

Leisure

  • West Point Band 1812 Concert

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    Posted on Wednesday, 01-Sep-2010 15:55 PM

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