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West Point military competition tests future soldiers, in photos

Amid the Iran war, tensions with European allies in NATO and the Russia-Ukraine war, the United States Military Academy held its 59th Sandhurst Military Skills Competition. Across 36 hours, a mix of international and U.S. military cadet teams competed in a variety of skill-based competitions, based on the needs of…

The Independent UK

‘What is rugby?’: New film Brothers on Three documents the game at West Point

With unprecedented access to one of the top US college programs, director Sean Mullin uncovers raw stories of love and loss

The Guardian - US

Top psychologist says all elite achievers have one thing in common—and it’s not an innate ability like brains or talent

Angela Duckworth’s research spans all ages, examining how both children and adults respond to extreme challenges.

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Trump attacks Tom Hanks after West Point cancels event honoring actor

President calls Hanks ‘woke’ in vitriolic post after US Military Academy calls off ceremony with little explanation

The Guardian - US

Trump cheers West Point for ‘smartly’ cancelling awards ceremony for ‘WOKE’ Tom Hanks

‘Hopefully the Academy Awards, and other Fake Award Shows, will review their Standards and Practices in the name of Fairness and Justice,’ the president exclaimed on social media.

The Independent UK

Tom Hanks West Point Snub Sparks Debate: Why Did They Pull His Award and Could More Award Cancellations Follow?

Tom Hanks' West Point award ceremony was abruptly cancelled, sparking debate on politics, honours, and the actor's future recognition.

International Business Times UK

West Point restores Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's portrait

A painting of Gen. Robert E

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‘We honor our history,’ say the West Point officials restoring a painting that glorifies an enslaver

Trump wants to honor a leader of the Confederacy.

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Pentagon to restore Confederate general portrait at West Point library

Controversial painting of Robert E Lee and enslaved man taken down after 2020 law to remove Confederate tributes

The Guardian - US

Ex-Biden official yanked from West Point blames ‘casually manufactured outrage’ after Laura Loomer targeted her

Easterly’s appointment to serve at West Point crumbled in a matter of days after the far-right provocateur accused her of being a potential ‘mole’

The Independent UK

Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 3 essential reads

President Donald Trump’s speech at the graduation of the class of 2025 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point included segments that were clearly scripted and portions that were obviously not.

The Conversation

After years of Biden attacks, Democrats want Republicans to question Trump’s mental fitness

Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls on GOP to speak out after president’s eccentric West Point address

The Independent UK

‘How is this an appropriate topic’: West Point cadets totally silent as Trump rambles about bedroom tips and drag queen fears

Not the first time Trump has struggled with the concept of appropriateness.

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Trump gives rambling speech about trophy wives, golf and the ‘great late’ Al Capone in politically-charged West Point address

President praised his administration’s efforts to end DEI programs and crack down on immigration while addressing West Point’s Class of 2025

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Trump to address West Point graduates as he tries to impose agenda on military

President’s visit to military academy occurs as books are banned and clubs disbanded in line with anti-DEI police

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West Point Disbands Cadet Clubs In Response To Diversity Programs

West Point disbands cadet clubs focused on diversity following federal order. Challenges persist for female and cadet diversity in military academies.

Latin Times

West Point Orders All Minority Cadet Clubs Disbanded Immediately in DEI Crackdown: Report

The U.S. Military Academy West Point ordered all minority cadet clubs to be disbanded immediately as crackdowns on DEI programs set in across the country.

The Independent UK

Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is forcefully endorsing having women in combat roles and emphasizing the military’s obligation to defend the U.S. Constitution

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Sports Illustrated

An Inside Look at Army, the Toughest Football Program in America

The Black Knights don’t benefit from the various luxuries other college football programs receive. They are the last of the hard, expected to be soldiers, students and winning athletes all at once.

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President Biden Delivers Inspiring Commencement Address At West Point

President Biden's address at West Point focused on honoring cadets, U.S. global leadership, and military deterrence, emphasizing the role of future leaders...

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Biden To Deliver West Point Commencement Address Saturday

President Biden to deliver commencement address at West Point, emphasizing military values and commitment. Event celebrates cadets' achievements and highli...

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President Biden To Deliver Commencement Address At West Point

President Biden to deliver commencement address at West Point Military Academy, highlighting cadets' service and achievements.

The Guardian - US

US supreme court allows West Point to continue considering race in admissions

Decision rebuffs request by conservative group to alter admissions process for US military academy

Reason

Court Refuses to Block West Point Use of Race in Admissions, Doesn't Express Any Substantive Opinion on Question

From today's order in Students for Fair Admissions v. USMA at West Point: The application for writ of injunction pending appeal presented to Justice Sotomayor and by her referred to the Court is denied. The record before this Court is underdeveloped, and this order should not be construed as expressing…

The Independent UK

Ten-hut Time Machine? West Point to open time capsule possibly left by cadets in the 1820s

The contents of a long-forgotten time capsule recently discovered inside the base of a monument at West Point and believed to have been left by cadets in the late 1820s are set to be revealed

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