On October 21, LTC James R. Enos ’00 received the 2021 Alexander R. Nininger Award from WPAOG. Enos is currently a professor at USMA and teaches classes in Systems Dynamics and Lean Six Sigma. Enos is also the Director of the Operations Research Center. In 2006, Enos saved the lives of his company and defeated an enemy stronghold while serving in Iraq. His leadership under fire as the Company Commander for Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, earned him the Silver Star for his actions on December 4, 2006. WPAOG presented the Nininger Award to Enos during a dinner with the Corps of Cadets. Full story. Photos.

WPAOG and the Army West Point Athletic Association held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Anderson Athletic Center on October 22, at West Point. The renovation of the Anderson Athletic Center was made possible by lead donor Mr. Lee Anderson ’61, and his wife Penny, and other major donors to the project. The Center is a state-of-the-art facility for the Army West Point Sprint Football, Softball, and Volleyball teams. Full story. Photos.

USMA held Family weekend from October 22-24, offering family members an opportunity to explore West Point and learn more about cadet life. There were a variety of activities, including academic presentations, tours, cadet demonstrations, information on athletics and clubs, the Wake Forest football game, and more. Check out more photos from the weekend here.

Registration is now open for the upcoming virtual Service Academy Career Conference. If you're currently transitioning from the military or pivoting to a new civilian role, you do not want to miss this opportunity! Over 60 companies looking for promising candidates in all industries have already registered to participate in the Virtual SACC, with more to join! If your organization is in search of top-tier talent, there is still time to register. Informative company webinars and panel discussions start November 1-3, culminating with the service academy career fair on November 5 from 12pm - 5pm ET. You will not want to miss the opportunity to showcase your leadership and industry-proven skills to employers focused on hiring you! Be sure to register now and complete! Contact us at Careers@wpaog.org or 845.446.1618.

Join us for the Go Army! Beat Navy! Tailgate on Saturday, December 11. The tailgate will take place at American Dream near MetLife Stadium from 11am - 2pm. Register today as tickets sell out fast. Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Check out our sponsorship flyer for details on the “Suite Life” and “Spirit Mission” packages and learn how you can promote your brand at the tailgate!

For Cadets at West Point, competing on the fields of friendly strife provides first-hand experience at preparing to win on the battlefield. Through athletics, Cadets learn about tenacity, resilience, discipline, mental and physical toughness, and the desire to excel. When the field is a 28-mile swim around the island of Manhattan, and the ‘competition’ pits yourself against the ever-changing currents and conditions of open water for over eight hours, those attributes and ideas are put to the test. For Erica Esterly ’24, a yearling on the Army West Point Swimming and Diving Team, the character traits that have been instilled in her through her time at the Academy helped her win on the battlefield that was the 20 Bridges Swim, which she completed in September. Full story.

The Corps is undoubtedly counting the days until winter break, and you can too. Our countdown calendar is the perfect way to start your holiday planning. Each window features a memory, location or event selected from December at West Point. Our whimsical design is sure to test your Plebe knowledge and makes a great gift. Available to ship immediately. Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call at 800.426.4725 (M-F/10am-5pm). Open home football Saturdays.

Have you considered signing up for our Career Services Program? We offer job transition coaching, resources, and a job opportunity board providing access to thousands of job openings. Whether you are transitioning to the civilian workforce or pivoting in your career, Career Services offers a team to assist our West Point Alumni in reaching your career goals. Head over to WPAOG Career Services and get started! Email us at careers@wpaog.org or call us at 845-446-1618. For more information, visit wpaogcareers.org.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the General William E. Read Pentathlete Award—a truly remarkable feat! The Pentathlete Award is granted to cadets who achieve a Term Quality Point Average of 4.00 or greater AND a letter grade of A- or better in all academic, physical, military science, and military development courses. Only 15 cadets across 12 academic majors and 10 departments earned this remarkable achievement.

For the second consecutive season, the Army West Point men's rugby team defeated its service academy rival Navy on the rugby pitch. Army came away with a 24-17 after a late run and score by Michael Amberg to seal the victory on FedEx Field in a thrilling opening contest to set the stage for the 1874 Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks Team vs. Team USA Rugby. The Army match and victory were dedicated to former Army Rugby player Bill Pahissa, the first member of the Class of 1969 to die in Vietnam. Bill was killed on 22 July 1970 commanding a platoon in the 101st Airborne at FSB Ripcord. Full story.