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A Lifetime of Love and Adventure
General Volney F. “Frank” Warner ’50 (Retired) grew up in Woonsocket, South Dakota. He served as an enlisted man in both the Navy and the Army. By the mid-1940s, Frank was 20 years old and needed to decide how to make a living. He was smart enough for college, but money was tight on the…
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World Poetry Day
Today is World Poetry Day! The Circle in the Spiral is West Point’s cadet literary magazine published each spring since 1991. The magazine showcases original poetry, artwork, photography, and narratives — all created by cadets.
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West Point Class of 2028 Crest Unveiling
On March 19, the Class of 2028 carved out a small piece of West Point history by publicly unveiling its class crest for the first time.
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USARPAC General Clark ’88 Meets With Fellow Grad Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ’99
GEN Ronald P. Clark ’88, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific, held constructive meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ’99 and top military leadership during a visit to Phnom Penh on February 24, 2025. In addition to the Prime Minister, Clark met with Minister of Defense General Tea Seiha, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces…
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Ruta ’24 Signed by Kansas City Royals
Army West Point Baseball Class of 2024 member Sam Ruta ’24 has signed a free agent deal with the Kansas City Royals. Ruta will report to the club’s spring training complex in Surprise, Ariz. The native of Yardley, Pa. graduated from West Point in 2024 as the Army Baseball career as the leader in numerous…
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COL McClain ’02 Returns to Space with Symbol of the Long Gray Line
Crew-10 Commander Brings Gold From Donated West Point Class Rings, Which Will Be Used To Make All Future Class Rings By Erika Norton, WPAOG Senior Multimedia Journalist NASA Astronaut COL Anne McClain ’02 returned to space on March 14, this time carrying with her a special symbol of the Long Gray Line—the Legacy Gold. Through…
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Endurance Builds Champions and Leaders: West Point Triathlon Team
All graduates know that it takes endurance to make it through the rigorous 47-month experience at West Point. Similarly, as any athlete knows, successfully competing in a triathlon takes incredible endurance.
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West Point Hosts 2025 McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character
By Erika Norton, WPAOG Senior Multimedia Journalist Undergraduate students from across the globe gathered at West Point last week for the annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC). The conference, made possible by founding benefactors HON Bob McDonald ’75 and Diane McDonald, as well as the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership and the…
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Podcast: Lessons in Leadership with LTG (R) Benjamin Freakley ’75
What does it take to be a great leader? In this episode, host Jamie Enos sits down with LTG (R) Benjamin Freakley ’75 to unpack the essence of leadership, trust, and lifelong service.
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2025 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
The 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award honors six exceptional West Point graduates for their outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to “Duty, Honor, Country.” These recipients have made significant contributions in military, business, and public service. The awards will be presented at West Point on May 20, 2025.
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