We are fortunate to have a T146 Eagle Scout as a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point. Captain Jerry Gorss invited us to tour the United States Military Academy at West Point and spend several hours learning about the academy and cadet life.
Reviewing the parade field and looking to the cadet's barracks. Beat Navy!
We toured the several monuments throughout the installation including Trophy Point. One of the more important monuments commemorates the 1962 speech to the cadets by General MacArthur which highlights the cadet's creed: Duty, Honor, Country.
The concept of "Class Rings" originated at West Point. At left, the guys view the various class rings dating back to 1835.
The guys take a break in front of the Code of Honor memorial and think about the fact that "...a cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do."
An Abram's Tank outside of the West Point Museum.
After the tour of West Point, the guys camped overnight at Camp Bullowa in Stoney Point, NY - approximately 30 minutes south of West Point. We were fortunate to stumble upon the Ernest M. Bobb Boy Scout Museum on the property which had some great memorabilia dating back to the founding of BSA.
We are fortunate to have a T146 Eagle Scout as a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point. Captain Jerry Gorss invited us to tour the United States Military Academy at West Point and spend several hours learning about the academy and cadet life.
Reviewing the parade field and looking to the cadet's barracks. Beat Navy!
