U.S. Military Academy at West Point

@WestPoint_USMA

Official account of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. #DutyHonorCountry Following, RTs and links ≠ endorsement

West Point, NY

Joined February 2011

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 21

📞Communication is key.🗝️ New cadets learn to operate military communication systems that keep battlefield commanders connected with higher HQ. #CBT2025 #USMA2029 #BeastBarracks

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 📞Communication is key.🗝️

New cadets learn to operate military communication systems that keep battlefield commanders connected with higher HQ.

#CBT2025 #USMA2029 #BeastBarracks

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 18

Cadet Basic Training is in full swing! 🫡 Now in uniform and embracing the Soldier’s mindset, cadets are diving into the fundamentals: learning how to handle their rifles, navigate the land and communicate in the field. #CST2025 #USMA2029 #BeastBarracks

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. Cadet Basic Training is in full swing! 🫡

Now in uniform and embracing the Soldier’s mindset, cadets are diving into the fundamentals: learning how to handle their rifles, navigate the land and communicate in the field.

#CST2025 #USMA2029 #BeastBarracks

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 16

🚁 At Air Assault School, cadets are putting their skills and courage to the test as they rappel from UH-60 Black Hawks. This 10-day course, led by instructors from Fort Campbell, pushes cadets to master precision, confidence, and control in every descent. #WarriorWednesday…

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 14

🗺️✨ History Meets Strategy Our new Department of History and War Studies blends centuries-deep scholarship with cutting-edge curriculum so graduates can out-think and out-maneuver any adversary. This milestone is the latest step in a three-year modernization journey. Learn…

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 🗺️✨ History Meets Strategy

Our new Department of History and War Studies blends centuries-deep scholarship with cutting-edge curriculum so graduates can out-think and out-maneuver any adversary. This milestone is the latest step in a three-year modernization journey.

Learn…

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 10

🏃‍♂️ From Buckner to the Barracks As a final challenge to mark the end of Cadet Field Training, our third-class (2nd year) cadets run back from Camp Buckner to the Academy—stronger, sharper, and ready for the Corps. 💪 #CST2025 #TBT

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 10

Confront your fear head-on. 🧗🏻 From high-beam crossings to suspended drops, the Water Confidence Course challenges cadets to trust their training and push past their hesitation to accomplish the mission. #CST2025 #WarriorWednesday

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 8

🪖Cadet Basic Training is officially underway! With early mornings, tough challenges, and unwavering commitment, this is where the foundation for future leaders of character is forged—one step at a time. #CBT2025 #BeastBarracks #USMA2029

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 🪖Cadet Basic Training is officially underway!

With early mornings, tough challenges, and unwavering commitment, this is where the foundation for future leaders of character is forged—one step at a time.

#CBT2025 #BeastBarracks #USMA2029

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 4

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrate America’s 249th birthday—and honor 250 years of the U.S. Army and West Point’s enduring legacy. Don’t miss our livestream featuring fireworks and a concert by the @WestPointBand! 🎆🎶 band.westpoint.edu/event/armys-25…

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate America’s 249th birthday—and honor 250 years of the U.S. Army and West Point’s enduring legacy.

Don’t miss our livestream featuring fireworks and a concert by the @WestPointBand! 🎆🎶

band.westpoint.edu/event/armys-25…

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 3

Control the high ground. Command the descent. 🚁 Rappelling isn’t just a skill—it’s part of gaining the aerial advantage. At West Point, cadets train to own every level of the battlefield. #AirAssault #CST2025

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. Control the high ground. Command the descent. 🚁

Rappelling isn’t just a skill—it’s part of gaining the aerial advantage. At West Point, cadets train to own every level of the battlefield.

#AirAssault #CST2025

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 3

#TBT to R-Day at West Point — the moment where a new class of cadets took one proud step towards the Long Gray Line. 🇺🇸 #USMA2029 #RDay #DutyHonorCountry See the full R-Day Photo Album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCjZ9k

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. #TBT to R-Day at West Point — the moment where a new class of cadets took one proud step towards the Long Gray Line. 🇺🇸

#USMA2029 #RDay #DutyHonorCountry

See the full R-Day Photo Album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCjZ9k

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jul 2

🎯 “Adjust fire, over.” Cadets put their skills to the test with Call for Fire training—learning how to coordinate indirect fire support with speed, accuracy, and control. “Fire for effect — Cadets are on target.”🔥

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 🎯 “Adjust fire, over.”

Cadets put their skills to the test with Call for Fire training—learning how to coordinate indirect fire support with speed, accuracy, and control.

“Fire for effect — Cadets are on target.”🔥

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jun 30

Welcome to West Point, Class of 2029! Now, it's only 47 months until they join the Long Gray Line. #DutyHonorCountry #RDay #USMA2029

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. Welcome to West Point, Class of 2029!

Now, it's only 47 months until they join the Long Gray Line.

#DutyHonorCountry #RDay #USMA2029

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jun 30

#RDay is here! Today marks the beginning of a life-changing journey for over 1,200 civilians to cadets. #USMA2029

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jun 27

🏃‍♂️💨 Nothing like a Run Back to the place where strength meets service. Our new Yearlings are back at West Point, where every mile is earned. 🇺🇸 #RunBack #DutyHonorCountry #CST2025

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 🏃‍♂️💨 Nothing like a Run Back to the place where strength meets service. Our new Yearlings are back at West Point, where every mile is earned. 🇺🇸

#RunBack #DutyHonorCountry #CST2025

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jun 26

🪖 No easy ground. No easy fights. Cadets went all in during the Modern Army Combatives Program. In the dirt, under pressure, they proved what it means to live the Warrior Ethos: never quit, never accept defeat, always ready. 📸 #CST2025 #CombatReady

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 🪖 No easy ground. No easy fights.

Cadets went all in during the Modern Army Combatives Program.

In the dirt, under pressure, they proved what it means to live the Warrior Ethos: never quit, never accept defeat, always ready.

📸 #CST2025 #CombatReady

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U.S. Military Academy at West Point@WestPoint_USMA · Jun 23

📆 Week 6 of Cadet Summer Training and the grind doesn’t stop! 💪🏻 From combatives and survival training to platoon tactics, every challenge our cadets face prepares them to lead our Army with character and competence. #CST2025 #LeadershipExcellence #MotivationMonday

WestPoint_USMA's tweet image. 📆 Week 6 of Cadet Summer Training and the grind doesn’t stop! 💪🏻
From combatives and survival training to platoon tactics, every challenge our cadets face prepares them to lead our Army with character and competence.

#CST2025 #LeadershipExcellence #MotivationMonday

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