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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point says it has reinstated a cadet involved in an airport scuffle with bodyguards for R&B diva Patti LaBelle. |
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Aug. 8, 2011 WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Charles Phelps, son of Charles and Carrie Phelps of Woodinville, Wash., has been selected First Captain of the U.S. Military Academy's Corps of Cadets for the 2011-2012 academic year, which begins Aug. 14, achieving the highest position in the cadet chain of command. As First Captain, Phelps, a Military History major, is responsible for the overall performance of the approximately 4,400 member Corps of Cadets. He follows in the footsteps of other notable First Captains such as John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and William Westmoreland. |
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Caroline McMillan Rep. Ric Killian, R-N.C. 105th District, understands the value of networking. After all, he's in politics. But the Bridgehampton resident also understands the value of a top-notch, fully funded, four-year education worth more than $250,000. That's why Killian, class of 1986, uses the local alumni network to connect accomplished high school students with his alma mater: the U.S. Military Academy. Read more... |
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Karilynn Galiotos A tragic loss last week, as Fairmont native and West Point Cadet Jacob Bower died in a training exercise at the academy. It was a tearful day at East Fairmont High School where an entire community came together to mourn the loss of a life cut short, but many say Jacob Bower's outstanding memory will never fade. Hundreds packed the East Fairmont High School auditorium to remember a young man who many say was a role model to everyone. "Jacob was just such an inspiration to all students and parents and kids. He exemplifies what leadership, his leadership characteristics were so strong and he is such a special person," said Lisa Lister E.F.H.S. Assistant Principal. Read more... |
By YOCHI J. DREAZEN
West Point, N.Y. ........ The class of 1976—who left West Point at a low point for both the Army and its famed training ground—has produced a striking number of generals now influencing the shape of the U.S. military. All told, at least 33 active and retired generals, now all in their mid-50s, were among its 855 graduating members. Gen. McChrystal’s deputy in Kabul, Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, was a classmate, as was the officer leading U.S. efforts to train the Iraqi army, Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick. Retired Lt. Gen. Dave Barno, who spent 19 months as the top commander in Afghanistan, was also West Point ’76. |
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“Throughout our history men of West Point have served their country with honor and distinction. In peace and in war they have played a significant role in the development of our nation. They have made a substantial contribution to the position now enjoyed by the United States. If much has been done in the past, much remains to be done in the future. The great scientific developments of the last few years have compressed time and vastly increased power. They have, in fact, moved us into a new age. Whether or not these changes spell progress and improvement depends to a large extent upon the wisdom and character of those who are now in the schools and colleges of our country. You and your generation are the future. You who are at West Point have a particular responsibility because of the opportunities you enjoy and the dependence that will be placed upon you…” General Lauris Norsad, USAF Air Deputy to SUPREME Allied Commander, Europe, Founder’s Day message, March 1954
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