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West Point Participates at Grant Wreath Laying in New York City
Several members from the U.S. Military Academy, including the U.S. Corps of Cadets Regimental Staff performing honor guard duties, the West Point Band performing Taps, West Point Military Police Color Guard firing salutary volleys, and Dean of the Academic Board BG Shane Reeves ’96 speaking and laying the wreath on behalf of President Joseph R. Biden during the Ulysess S. Grant Wreath Laying Ceremony to celebrate his 202nd birthday.
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Huntsville Center Deputy Commander Segura ’96 Retiring
Since June 2022, LTC Dan Segura ’96 has served as Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville deputy commander, supporting the overall mission of the organization, and ensuring the effectiveness of the employees and resources. Segura is retiring after more than two-and-a-half decades of service to the Army and the Corps of Engineers.
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Garcia ’96 To Be New Commandant Of Cadets
The Chief of Staff of the Army has announced that COL R.J. Garcia ’96 will be promoted to brigadier general and become the next Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy.
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‘There’s No Place Like Home:’ FBI Special Agent Dudley ’96 Assists in Return of Iconic Ruby Slippers to Rightful Owner
The Minneapolis FBI and Grand Rapids Police Department announced on March 18, 2024 that a pair of ruby slippers featured in the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in 2005, was returned to the rightful owner, collector Michael Shaw.
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COL Curtis King ’96, ADA Commandant, Promoted to Brigadier General: A Triumph for Leadership at Fort Sill
Colleagues, friends and family gathered in celebration for the promotion ceremony of COL Curtis W. King ’96 to Brigadier General at Fort Sill Oklahoma’s Training Support Facility Feb. 23, 2024.
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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.
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Eileen Nixdorf Moritz ’96 Receives Bronze de Fleury Medal
Eileen Nixdorf Moritz, a 1996 USMA graduate, received the Bronze de Fleury Medal in 2023 for her work as the regional DVA Program Manager.
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Batchelor ’96 Sworn In as City Manager of Aurora, CO
Jason Batchelor ’96, who has served as interim city manager since April 2023, was sworn in as the permanent city manager at the Dec. 18 City Council regular meeting.
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COL Gronewold ’96 Appointed Adjutant General of Oregon National Guard
Governor Tina Kotek announced that COL Alan R. Gronewold ARNG ’96 has been appointed as the Adjutant General (TAG) of the Oregon National Guard.
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Innovation, Technology & The Future of National Defense
While innovation is always a focus here at West Point, we hope that our year-long emphasis will drive ongoing work into a broader light for the betterment of the whole Academy, the Army, the Long Gray Line, and our nation.
