AI - if it’s accurate:
The "Ask Me" pin at West Point is a small, circular pin worn by cadets to indicate they are open to answering questions about the academy, particularly during events like Reception Day (R-Day) or for prospective cadets and visitors. It’s part of the U.S. Military Academy’s tradition to help engage with and inform others about West Point’s mission, culture, and cadet life. The pin itself is not specific to female cadets; it is worn by both male and female cadets who volunteer or are assigned to assist with outreach and engagement activities.
For female cadets specifically, there’s no distinct "Ask Me" pin exclusive to them, but the role of wearing the pin can be significant given the historical context of women at West Point. Since women were first admitted in 1976, with the Class of 1980 being the first to include female graduates, female cadets wearing the "Ask Me" pin may field questions about their unique experiences, challenges, and achievements in a historically male-dominated institution.[](https://www.thenmusa.org/articles/first-class-of-women-at-west-point/)[](https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-7/female-cadets-enrolled-at-west-point)
