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Where’s the beef? Air Force cadets recently battled meat shortage
Cadets at the Air Force Academy faced the dual threat of an on-base restriction and a steak shortage.
By Riley Ceder
More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA health care
Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals.
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate the country’s political polarization.
By Gary Fields, AP
West Point and the Naval Academy can keep affirmative action — for now
Two judges determined it was too early in the legal process to make a decision on the contentious issue of affirmative action in the service academies.
Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024
The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.
Shake it up: West Point cannon crew, ‘A-Man’ and Rabble Rousers
These supporting cadets boost the crowd at Army games.
By Todd South
West Point Pride: cadets of the mule riders, spirit band, tank crew
These groups are just some of the supporting cast for the Army-Navy game.
By Todd South
Six players (and coaches) to watch in the 2023 Army-Navy game
Both teams are battling to reach a 6-6 record to cap the season.
By Davis Winkie
Tradition at the end of Army-Navy game shows sportsmanship, unity
At games' end, each school pauses to sing their alma mater, the winning team goes last.
By Britt Slabinksi and Thomas Mundell
Two players reflect on the impact of the Army-Navy game
Playing at the academies is a singular experience enjoyed by only a few.
By Todd South
Army-Navy game inspires rivalry spirit videos
Some of this year's spirit videos heading into the annual Army-Navy game.
By Sarah Sicard