On the eve of America’s semiquincentennial, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is honoring its forefathers as it prepares to face off against the U.S. Naval Academy on Saturday. In its 10th ...

If you’ve never heard of a soldier armed with an “espontoon,” that might be because there’s only one in the entire U.S. Army, and it’s held for strictly ceremonial use in the service’s most hallowed ...

Christmas at the United States Military Academy in 1826 began like any other holiday: a time for celebration, camaraderie, ...

During a tour last summer, I was surprised to discover some fascinating facts about West Point Military Academy that include quirky traditions, hidden history and amazing architecture. If you’re ...

A painting of Gen. Robert E. Lee dressed in his Confederate uniform is back on display in the West Point's library, several years after the storied academy removed honors to the Civil War military ...