First Armenian Woman Admitted to US Military Academy at West Point
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The US Embassy in Armenia has announced that, for the first time, an Armenian woman has been admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
"Congratulations to Yana Simonyan on her acceptance to West Point - The U.S. Military Academy, Class of 2029! Yana will be the first female Armenian cadet to attend West Point.
Her enrollment in this prestigious institution is a testament to her exceptional abilities and the growing partnership between the United States and Armenia. We wish Yana all the best as she embarks on this journey,'' it reads.
Published by Armenpress, original at https://armenpress.am/en/article/1223207