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West Point Werx Innovation Hub: Nested within the Army’s Innovation Ecosystem
On September 20, 2024, WPAOG and Academy leaders joined distinguished guests at the dedication of the West Point Werx Innovation Hub in Taylor Hall. The Werx enhances cadet leader development by bringing together cadets, faculty, and partners in an environment that deliberately fosters the creativity, collaboration, integration, and synchronization of ideas.
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Washington Commanders Name Clouse ’90 as New Team President
The Washington Commanders hired Mark Clouse ’90 as their new team president on December 4, putting the longtime food executive in charge of all facets of the organization’s business operations when he starts in late January.
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The Seymour Family Parachute Team Endowment
Many cadets play sports for the rush of adrenaline. However, few cadet-athletes can claim to find their adrenaline rush where members of the West Point Parachute Team regularly find theirs—at 12,000 feet above the ground in freefall. Founded in 1959, the West Point Parachute Team is one of the oldest continuously operating parachute teams in the U.S. military.
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Saluting America’s Veterans
On October 29, LTG Steve Gilland ’90, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, sat down with Matt Murray, executive editor of the Washington Post as part of the Washington Post Live series.
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Donald Hicks ’90 Releases “Frankenwalnut”
Donald Hicks ’90 released the children’s book “Frankenwalnut.” After a rare three lightning strikes, the creature Frankenwalnut is brought to life.
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“Duty, Honor, Country” Meets “Faster, Higher, Stronger”
Every living graduate is familiar with General Douglas MacArthur’s famous dictum: “Every cadet an athlete.” MacArthur, Class of 1903, introduced this philosophy when he became West Point Superintendent in 1919, realizing the importance of physical fitness and intramural athletic programs in the wake of the modern warfare he witnessed in World War I.
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West Point Cuts Ribbon on Cemetery Expansion
On April 30, 2024, the West Point community celebrated the completion of the long-awaited expansion of the West Point Cemetery.
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Serving the Nation: Reserve Service
Last year, a group of cadets taking part in a USCC leadership development program visited Fort Belvoir, Virginia and had the opportunity to meet with current U.S. Army Reserve general officers. Over lunch, these general officers explained to the cadets what they do in their civilian careers and what they do in the Army Reserve.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Expanding West Point Technical Scholars Program
Bloomberg Philanthropies hosted an event on February 2 to officially kick-off the expansion of the West Point Technical Scholars Program (TSP), made possible by their generous support.
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Jefferson Hall Wing at West Point Dedicated in Memory of Magness ’86
On February 7, 2024, WPAOG joined Academy leaders and distinguished guests in dedicating the Magness Wing of the United States Military Academy Library in memory of John M. Magness, USMA Class of 1986.
