Cadets and the Long Gray Line celebrated Founders Day together on March 16. The West Point Association of Graduates held a virtual Founders Days event for Old Grads while the Corps Founders Day Dinner was in Washington Hall. The two groups later merged together to watch this year’s guest speaker, CPT Kristen Griest ’11, who earned her Ranger Tab in 2015 – the same year the Army opened up Ranger School to women. Over 1,300 Graduates from more than 90 West Point Societies logged in to attend WPAOG’s Virtual Founders Day event. Video. Photos. Remarks.

On March 12, the Class of 2021 celebrated 100 nights until graduation with the annual 100th Night Show and Banquet. The guest speaker at the 100th Night Banquet was CSM Michael Crosby, U.S. Army Futures Command. Photos.

Join us on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30pm ET for our first virtual West Point Women Speaker Series – West Point Women and the COVID-19 Pandemic Response. Featuring guest speakers: CDR Sara Jager ’00, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Pediatrics; MG Telita Crosland ’89, Deputy Surgeon General & Deputy Commanding General (Operations) DHHQ; Darlene “Cookie” Rojas Wilson ’85, PMHNP, MSN, RN, COVID-19 Emergency Department and ICU travel nurse. This presentation will be moderated by MAJ(P) Melody Nolan ’04, MD, FACOG, Brigade Surgeon, 2D Security Force Assistance Brigade. Visit our website for registration details.

The Superintendent’s Annual Fund (SAF) provides essential unrestricted funding that strengthens the Margin of Excellence at West Point. The 2021 SAF campaign launched this month with a letter from LTG (R) Nadja West ’82. As both an alumna and a parent (son, Logan ’19), she has experienced and witnessed firsthand the benefits of a West Point education. While recent times have certainly been challenging on many fronts, we continue to move forward and plan for the future of West Point. Learn more about the Superintendent's Annual Fund and Giving Societies and show your support today!

Navigating a transition during a pandemic is especially daunting. If you are considering a new career path OR if your organization is searching for top-tier talent, SACC can help you make the right connections. Register early to be a part of an exceptional four-day experience from May 3-7, featuring guest speakers from more than 20 employer-sponsored webinars and job opportunities with a wide range of premier employers. Go to sacc-jobfair.com to get started today!

Join us virtually for the Class of 1952 Distinguished Guest Lecture Series, “A Conversation with Secretary Jane Holl Lute,” on Thursday, April 8, at 7:45pm ET. Click here to register. Registration closes on April 5. The virtual event link will be provided the week of the event. Questions contact developmentevents@wpaog.org.

On March 12, WPAOG hosted the first-ever Virtual Paint Night for West Point alumni and their families. Members of the Long Gray Line from coast-to-coast joined in on the fun and painted a scenic winter landscape of the iconic front of Washington Hall and the Cadet Chapel. Shout out to our oldest grad participant COL(R) Rob Impellizzeri ’74 and our youngest grad participant Alexis Jones ’07. The class with the largest showing was the Class of 1985. We even had two former West Point roommates—who had lost touch with each other since graduating—both separately register for the event and reconnect with each other virtually!

Spring Army Gear continues to arrive at the WPAOG Gift Shop with our new Adidas line leading the way. Whether you are hitting the greens or hanging at home, our leisure line from Adidas is sure to please. Now is the time to shop our newest arrivals. Simply type Adidas into our website’s search box to see our collection. This weekend only (thru 3/28): SAVE 10% on any regular price Adidas purchase. Men’s and Ladies’ styles included. Choose from new shorts, polos, and quarter zips, or pick up one of our great jackets. Shop online 24/7 at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call M-F/10am-5pm at 1.800.426.4724.

Atlantic Hockey announced its major award winners for both the East and West pods. Lincoln Hatten was named Rookie of the Year for the East, while head Coach Brian Riley earned Coach of the Year honors. The Army West Point hockey team was also well-represented on the Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams, which were announced on March 11. Army saw Trevin Kozlowski, Colin Bilek and Thomas Farrell all earn first team All-Atlantic Hockey honors for the East pod and John Zimmerman was named to the second team. Lincoln Hatten joined them by being selected to the conference's All-Rookie Team. Army had a 13-game unbeaten streak, the longest since Riley’s father, Jack Riley, won 16-straight in 1983-84 with the Black Knights. The Black Knights cracked the top 20 this season and made their fifth appearance in the Atlantic Hockey semifinals. Full story.

On March 19, Congress approved a bill that makes all veterans, and their spouses and caregivers, eligible for a coronavirus vaccine through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Saves Lives Act will allow the VA to vaccinate all veterans, regardless of whether they’re eligible for VA health care. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk. Full story.