West Point
Coverage of West Point in the Nexus archive.
- I visited West Point, the elite military academy dating back to the Revolutionary War. Take a look inside.
West Point, established by George Washington in 1778, is the longest continuously garrisoned military installation in the US and home to the highly selective United States Military Academy. Public tours highlight its Revolutionary War history and modern role in training military leaders, with notable graduates including Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- Celebrate 250: West Point
The article highlights a PIX11 report featuring Henry Rosoff exploring the United States Military Academy in Orange County, New York, to discuss its significance. The focus is on celebrating West Point's 250th anniversary.
- Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown
The U.S. Coast Guard is ending race-based admissions for its officer commissioning program as part of the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative. The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) previously included preferences for students from schools meeting racial quotas, which the administration claims violate the Constitution’s equal protection requirements.
- Pete Hegseth’s anti-DEI speech at West Point is a template to save American lives
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, criticized the United States Military Academy (West Point) for adopting 'woke' ideologies and lowering military standards through DEI initiatives. He argued that political correctness and focus on race/gender undermine combat readiness, echoing concerns raised by a West Point officer. Author Robert Maginnis supports Hegseth, citing personal experiences of declining military traditions.
- ‘The View’ Responds To Pete Hegseth Claiming The Army Is “Not An Army Of Woke” In West Point Commencement Speech: “He Seems To Be At War With Pronouns Instead Of Iran”
The View criticized Pete Hegseth's West Point commencement speech, where he claimed the Army is 'not an army of woke,' with co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin mocking his remarks as a ChatGPT-generated script. The show highlighted his focus on 'pronouns' over geopolitical threats like Iran.
- Pete Hegseth tears into DEI, ‘woke military’ in fiery West Point graduation speech
Pete Hegseth criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the 'woke military' during a West Point graduation speech, arguing they weaken the armed forces. He targeted military leaders supporting these initiatives amid potential U.S. military action against Iran under President Trump.
- Can wearables detect heart problems early? Doctor breaks down real data
Wearable devices like smartwatches and rings can detect heart problems early, according to Dr. Craig Basman, a New Jersey cardiologist. These devices can track physiological responses to various environments and provide accurate data on metrics like resting heart rate and heart rate variability. They can also serve as a primary prevention tool for younger individuals and a screening tool for older populations.