On May 21, President Joe Biden presented the nation's highest military honor to COL (R) Ralph Puckett Jr., USMA Class of 1949, for his actions as a first lieutenant and serving as the Eighth Army Ranger Company commander during the Korean conflict Nov. 25-26, 1950. Full story.

West Point  bid farewell to BG Curtis Buzzard ’92, outgoing Commandant, U.S. Corps of Cadets, and BG Mark C. Quander ’95 became the 79th Commandant of Cadets during a change of command ceremony on May 21. Before taking command, Quander was the Commandant of the U.S. Army Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Please join WPAOG in welcoming BG Quander and his family to West Point!

Class of 2021 2LT’s and faculty from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science attended the Indianapolis 500 as part of a series of events for the Indy Autonomous Challenge held over Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. This challenge unites the collaborative efforts of Purdue University, West Point, and public and private partners to program a modified, autonomous Dallara IL-15 Indy Lights race car to outrace and outmaneuver competitors from around the world in a head-to-head, high speed, fully autonomous race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October of this year.

Every summer, cadets at the United States Military Academy receive Field Training at Camp Buckner. The three-to-four-week program of instruction emphasizes general military skills, individual preparedness training, preparations for extended field operations, and leading, participating in, and conducting small unit tactical operations. The purpose of Cadet Field Training is to develop, train, test, and validate specific tasks; prepare Third Class cadets to assume duties as NCOs in the Corps of Cadets; instill the warrior ethos in each cadet; and inspire each cadet to professional excellence through physically and mentally demanding training. Photos.

Our third West Point Entrepreneur Virtual Speaker Series event for the year will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 2pm ET and will feature Taylor Justice’ 06, Co-Founder and President, Unite Us. This fireside chat will be moderated by Brad Harrison ’94, Founder/Managing Partner, Scout Ventures. Register here. If you would like to receive invitation announcements regarding future Entrepreneur events, please email us.

WPAOG has assisted nearly 500 Grads in the past two years with a new job or career. Over half of those Grads began a new role in a technology company or function. Are you next? Click here to learn more about WPAOG’s Tech Career Fair on June 25. Register by June 18.

Join us on Wednesday, July 28 at 2pm ET for our second virtual series, “Updates from Inside the Gates,” featuring Michael Chase, Executive Chef, Mess Hall. Come and learn more about the new “Go for Green” program with an exclusive behind the scenes footage of a cooking demonstration. Sign up today. Registration closes on Monday, July 26 at 5pm ET.

Try something a little different this year for Father’s Day and give dad a unique gift by Smathers & Branson. The WPAOG Gift Shop has styles designed exclusively for our shop and available to ship today. Needlepoint emblems are a classic look, and our assortment of hand-stitched gifts include all sorts of fun items, such as key fobs, bottle openers and belts. Class specific belts and other class items are available through our special-order program. Call for more details – 800.426.4725. Shop 24/7 online at WPAOGGiftShop.com.

The West Point Alumni Glee Club (WPAGC) is seeking alumni with an interest in carrying on the legacy of singing patriotic music, an element of the Warrior Spirit. Our goal is to sing for veterans, servicemen, and their families, and to generate funds to provide additional support to the Cadet Glee Club, enabling them to travel further and perform more as ambassadors of West Point and the Army. Come join us! Please contact Jeff Lau ’83 at 703.901.9831.

Army-Navy hotel rooms are open! Click here for more information. Rooms are first-come, first-serve, so book your room today before they sell out! Tailgate and Spirit Button Design contest details to follow.