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BitIRA, West Point Partner on Machine Learning Research

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Under the auspices of BitIRA U (the company's open technology education mission), two West Point cadets participating in the Advanced Individual Academic Development internship received access to BitIRA's anonymized data for use in their research.

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  • Under the auspices of BitIRA U (the company's open technology education mission), two West Point cadets participating in the Advanced Individual Academic Development internship received access to BitIRA's anonymized data for use in their research.
  • When you need a hill taken or a field army's logistics train untangled, you want a West Point graduate.
  • Because education is such a fundamental aspect of their business model, Warner says BitIRA will continue to partner with researchers.
  • "I'm already anticipating what kinds of questions the West Point class of 2022 will bring to the table," Warner said.

Eric Baker Appointed First Captain at St John's Northwestern Military Academy

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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DELAFIELD, Wis., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cadet Eric Baker, the son of Dennis & Diana Baker of Leonard, Michigan, was appointed to the position of First Captain of the 137th Corps of Cadets at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin.

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  • DELAFIELD, Wis., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cadet Eric Baker, the son of Dennis & Diana Baker of Leonard, Michigan, was appointed to the position of First Captain of the 137th Corps of Cadets at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin.
  • In this position, 1CPT Baker is responsible for peer discipline, training, morale, and overall efficiency of the Corps of Cadets.
  • SJNMA selected Cadet Baker based on his demonstrated leadership ability and academic standing.
  • 1CPT Eric Baker is pursuing an Army ROTC scholarship to attend Marquette University as a Computer Science major.

Fork Union Military Academy Places Careby Hall on the Market

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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FORK UNION, Va., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy announced today the permanent return of the home of the Academy President back to the core part of the Academy's campus.

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  • FORK UNION, Va., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy announced today the permanent return of the home of the Academy President back to the core part of the Academy's campus.
  • The Victorian home was built in 1895 by Dr. William E. Hatcher, the founder of Fork Union Military Academy.
  • Careby Hall would be Dr. Hatcher's home for the rest of his days until his death in 1912.
  • It was purchased and renovated in 1996 by Mr. Tommy Bronson, the parent of a cadet then attending Fork Union Military Academy and a member of the school's Board of Trustees.

Veterans Day Service to be held on Monday, November 11th at 11:00 AM at Fork Union Military Academy

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Saturday, November 9, 2019
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The cadets are proud to celebrate Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, at this traditional time the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month the year.

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  • The cadets are proud to celebrate Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, at this traditional time the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month the year.
  • The public is invited to take part in this service and lunch will be served in the Estes Dining Hall following the ceremony.
  • The Veterans Memorial that stands on the front of campus is a lasting monument to past Fork Union cadets who gave their lives in service to our nation.
  • This particular field gun was then donated to Fork Union Military Academy in 1937 by American Legion Post #140, through the efforts of the post's commander, Hunter G. Bransford.

Skyler Chauff Appointed First Captain At St. John's Northwestern Military Academy

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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DELAFIELD, Wis., Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadet Skyler Chauff, the son of Bertrand and Evelyn Chauff of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, was appointed to the rank of First Captain of the 136th Corps of Cadets at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin.

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  • DELAFIELD, Wis., Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadet Skyler Chauff, the son of Bertrand and Evelyn Chauff of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, was appointed to the rank of First Captain of the 136th Corps of Cadets at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin.
  • For the 2019-2020 academic year, Cadet Chauff was selected for the position of first captain based on his demonstrated leadership ability and academic standing.
  • "This year, we had several well qualified candidates for first captain, but Cadet Skyler Chauff really stood out.
  • 1CPT Chauff recently received a Letter of Acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Home Repair CEO Tony Silva Speaks About Resiliency at West Point Military Academy

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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WEST POINT, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tony Silva, CEO of Home Repair, LLC , was honored to present at the United States Military Academy West Point on leadership, discipline and motivation as a serial entrepreneur.

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  • WEST POINT, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tony Silva, CEO of Home Repair, LLC , was honored to present at the United States Military Academy West Point on leadership, discipline and motivation as a serial entrepreneur.
  • It was an honor to share my business journey with them," says Tony Silva, CEO of Home Repair.
  • The West Point Academy Corps of Cadets learn to live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence by following through the Character, Academic, Physical, and Military programs.
  • While there, Silva also spoke at the United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery and stopped with the nation's future leaders at Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer's grave.

CEOs to Honor Best Companies With Veteran & Military Initiatives With Second-Annual Patriots in Business Award

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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WEST POINT, N.Y., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chief Executivemagazine and Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point today announced the second-annual Patriots in Business Award, honoring the Best American Companies with Veteran & Military Initiatives.

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  • WEST POINT, N.Y., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chief Executivemagazine and Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point today announced the second-annual Patriots in Business Award, honoring the Best American Companies with Veteran & Military Initiatives.
  • "It's inspiring to see so many companies recognize our nation's military and the value our Veterans can offer corporate America."
  • "American companies make a tremendousand often unheraldedeffort to support the nation's veterans and active duty military," said Marshall Cooper, CEO, Chief Executive Group.
  • "The Patriots in Business Award honors those efforts, and offers great case studies on how these initiatives can be a true competitive advantage for companies."

General Grant Monument Unveiling and Dedication at West Point Academy April 25, 2019

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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WEST POINT, N.Y., April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationallyknown sculptor, Paula Slater , was commissioned to sculpt a full-figure portrait statue of General Ulysses S. Grant for installation at West Point Academy in New York.

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  • WEST POINT, N.Y., April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationallyknown sculptor, Paula Slater , was commissioned to sculpt a full-figure portrait statue of General Ulysses S. Grant for installation at West Point Academy in New York.
  • The location of the Monument is located between the Thayer Monument and the Sedgwick Monument in its own granite courtyard on The Plain (parade field).
  • General Grant was an 1843 graduate of West Point and became Commanding General of the Union Army under President Lincoln.
  • The sculptor said she researched General Grant extensively and worked closely with Sherman Fleek, the Academy's Command Historian and the curators of the West Point Museum.

CEOs to Honor Best Companies With Veteran & Military Initiatives With Inaugural Patriots in Business Award

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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WEST POINT, N.Y., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chief Executive magazine and Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point today announced the inaugural Patriots in Business Award, honoring the Best Companies with Veteran & Military Initiatives.

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  • WEST POINT, N.Y., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chief Executive magazine and Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point today announced the inaugural Patriots in Business Award, honoring the Best Companies with Veteran & Military Initiatives.
  • Through their initiatives on hiring, training, supporting, and honoring Active Duty, Veterans and military families, these outstanding companies are the gold standard for other companies who seek to support those who serve.
  • "There is no other award like this," said Dan Rice, President, Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point, and a 1988 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
  • But it's also, especially in the current tight talent market, a real strategic advantage for smart companies.