US Military Academy Corp of Cadets

The United States Military Academy Corps of Cadets, established in 1802 at West Point, New York, serves as the student body of the U.S. Military Academy. Known as “The Long Gray Line,” the Corps has produced generations of Army officers, many of whom have played pivotal roles in America’s military history, including the Civil War, World Wars, and modern conflicts. Throughout its history, the Corps of Cadets has upheld strict traditions of discipline, honor, and leadership development. Graduates of the Corps have included prominent leaders such as Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Douglas MacArthur, helping shape the course of the nation’s defense and military leadership.