If you're referring to the 1976 scandal that's not completely true. Yes they were dismissed, but a large number of them were given a second chance.
The 1976 scandal involved 150 cadets but 92 cadets were readmitted after completing year of useful service as stipulated by the Pentagon. [1]
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/nyregion/west-point-cheat...
If you're referring to the 1976 scandal that's not completely true. Yes they were dismissed, but a large number of them were given a second chance.
The 1976 scandal involved 150 cadets but 92 cadets were readmitted after completing year of useful service as stipulated by the Pentagon. [1]
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/nyregion/west-point-cheat...