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"#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child returns with a gripping new powerhouse thriller featuring Jack Reacher, "one of this century's most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes" (The Washington Post). Reacher takes a stroll through a small Wisconsin town and sees a class ring in a pawn shop window: West Point 2005. A tough year to graduate: Iraq, then Afghanistan. The ring is tiny, for a woman, and it has her initials engraved on the...
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Duty. Honor. Country. That's West Point's motto, and every cadet who passes through its stone gates vows to live it. But on the eve of 9/11, as Dani, Hannah and Avery face four grueling years ahead, they realize they'll only survive if they do it together. Everyone knows Dani is going places. With athletic talent and a brilliant mind, she navigates West Point's predominantly male environment with wit and confidence, breaking stereotypes and embracing...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture series provides an inside look at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This school helps men who are otherwise unable to qualify for entrance to the Military Academy at West Point prepare themselves for admission to the Academy. Featuring footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary introduces readers to the...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture series documents the story of a young man entering the U.S. Military Academy and completing four years of study to qualify for a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Footage in this educational historical recording is provided by the National Archives and Records Administration and gives viewers an up-close look at life in West Point.
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Arnold presents wings to future Army Air Force officers. 2. Gunder Hagg, Swedish track star, begins training in the U.S. 3. The British Navy captures German troops attempting to escape off the African coast; Generals Eisenhower and Giraud review a French/American military parade. 4. Planes bomb German bases in France; liberator planes strike Japanese bases in the Solomons....
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Newly arrived in America, Maher's first job was as a waiter at West Point. Clumsy and boisterous, he quickly broke so much of the military academy's china that he was forced to join the Army to repay his debts. But once in, the rough-and-ready Dubliner served his adopted nation with rare dedication, establishing himself as an inspriational coach at West Point. Spanning 50 years and two world wars, the film shows Maher at his best, molding and motivating...
18) Character carved in stone: the 12 core virtues of West Point that build leaders and produce success
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"With stories of West Point heroes and leaders, bestselling author Pat Williams celebrates the twelve core virtues of the academy and illustrates how these values can help you develop character and lasting success" --