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Networks plan live coverage of Obama's speech

A number of TV networks are announcing plans for live coverage of President Barack Obama's speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Obama will unveil Afghan troops move at West Point

President Barack Obama plans to announce a redrawn battle plan for Afghanistan, including what the military says could be a roughly 50 percent increase in U.S. forces, in a national address Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy.

Dutch royals visit NY 400 years after Henry Hudson

Dutch Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife, Princess Maxima, met dignitaries up and down the Hudson River, lunched with military cadets and lauded their country's long friendship with the United States as they marked the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage.

West Point ranked No. 1 by Forbes magazine

The U.S. Military Academy is rated the best college in the country in this year's Forbes magazine rankings.

West Point field training has ethical dimension

Cadets had already fought off an overnight attack by insurgents firing blanks when the morning brought even more simulated problems.

Cadets told getting help won't hurt their careers

Following four suicides at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, officials said Wednesday they are emphasizing to cadets that seeking help for mental health problems won't jeopardize their military careers.

Former West Point leader Willard W. Scott Jr. dies

Ret. Lt. Gen. Willard W. Scott Jr., who was superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from 1981 to 1986, has died. He was 82.

West Point adopts gender-neutral lyrics to songs

The U.S. Military Academy will now honor its daughters as well as its sons in two of its beloved songs.

USMA chief wants to change lyrics of 2 West Point songs

The head of the U.S. Military Academy thinks it's time to replace the "men" and "sons" in West Point's two most beloved songs with more gender-neutral lyrics.

Smith Role Wins Military `academy' Award

Will Smith wasn't nominated for an Oscar this year, but his role in "I Am Legend" has earned a different "academy" award — from the cadets at the U.S. Military Academy.

Dave Matthews to Play for Army Football

The Dave Matthews Band will play for Army football next month — at two free shows. he U.S. Military Academy beat out Air Force, Navy and more than 100 other colleges that participated in the World's Loudest Pep Rally contest to win a visit from the rock star. Matthews will play for cadets Nov. 14 and 15.

West Point Takes in Its First Iraqi Cadet

The U.S. Military Academy is welcoming its first cadet from Iraq, a 19-year-old who wants serve his country's army after witnessing violence in Baghdad.

Bush Urges Cadets to 'Extend Freedom'

President Bush, likening the war against Islamic radicals to the Cold War threat of communism, told U.S. Military Academy graduates on Saturday that America's safety depends on an aggressive push for democracy, especially in the Middle East.

'West Point' Off Limits to Anti-War Alums

The Army warned an anti-war group of former U.S. Military Academy cadets to stop using the words "West Point" in its name, saying they are trademarked.

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West Point field training has ethical dimension
Source: msnbc.com

Cadets had already fought off an overnight attack by insurgents firing blanks when the morning brought even more simulated problems.

Military academies see applications jump
Source: msnbc.com

Applications have surged at the nation's three top military academies. The jump comes as tough economic times coincide with stepped-up recruiting efforts by the Army, Navy and Air Force schools.

West Point grads target ban on homosexuals
Source: msnbc.com

Knights Out, the first association representing gay and lesbian alumni of West Point, already has at least 50 members who have publicly identified themselves on the group's Web site.

Bush greets, kisses two injured Marines
Source: msnbc.com

President Bush stopped on the White House South Lawn to pose for a photograph with two Marines who served in Iraq - and planted a kiss on the head of each.

Galloway column: Asking too much of too few
Source: McClatchy

Mullen told the junior officers that his service dates back to the Vietnam War, and he remembers vividly how our military was broken at the end of that war, and how hard it was to repair the damage. He said he doesn't want to see the current wars break the force again.

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