Colonel Sylvanus Thayer, the "father of the Military Academy ," served as Superintendent from l8l7-l833. He upgraded academic standards, instilled military discipline and emphasized honorable conduct. Aware of our young nation's need for engineers, Thayer made civil engineering the foundation of the curriculum. For the first half century, USMA graduates were largely responsible for the construction of the bulk of the nation's initial railway lines, bridges, harbors and roads.
Sizing Is Biggest Challenge for US Army
The current growth plan for the U.S. Army is not sufficient, according to service secretary Pete Geren, and the service will either have to increase numbers or shrink demand if it is to be successful.
ID Theft Surges Among US Troops in UK
The number of U.S. military members in England who have had their identity stolen this year continues to rise, the Air Force said last week.
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