Seventy-five Cadets unfurled a ceremonial American flag Oct. 10, at Yankee Stadium during pregame events for Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. Other West Point elements in attendance were a five-person Cadet Color Guard and a soloist from the West Point Band, who sang “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch.
Cannons along Trophy Point reveal the colors of Fall at the U.S. Military Academy, Oct. 11-14, as many alumni return to West Point for Homecoming.
Members of the Class of 2016 take part in PE117, Military Movement, in Hayes Gym, Oct 10. This is a 19-lesson course designed to challenge cadets in a variety of movement skills. The instruction serves as a basis for many other athletic and military activities that cadets will encounter during their 47-month experience as they prepare to become officers in the U.S. Army.
Army senior linebacker Nate Combs (22) knocks the ball out of Boston College wide receiver Bobby Swigert (10) hands during the Black Knights' 34-31 victory over the Eagles, Oct. 6, in Michie Stadium.
The first sign of Fall is displayed in a view along the Plain Oct. 1.