This week on In Focus, history and war studies instructor at West Point Major Kevin Fleming highlights the academy’s founding in 1802.
Fleming talks about its strategic role during the American Revolution, and its significance as the nation’s first and only national military academy for the U.S. Army. He emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education for military leaders, including a bachelor’s degree, to prepare them for complex, technologically advanced challenges.
Fleming notes the competitive nature of admission, with only about 10% of applicants accepted, and shares notable graduates like Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower. He encourages prospective students to apply if they seek to be part of a challenging and rewarding team.
You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.