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West Point Honors D-Day By Hosting Gavin ’29 Ceremony, Celebrating Paratrooper Commander
The U.S. Military Academy hosted the Greater Hartford Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association to honor Lt. Gen. James “Jumpin’ Jim” Gavin ’29 on the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at the West Point Cemetery on June 6, 2023.
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President Eisenhower (1915) Holds Special Connection to US Flag
By Rebecca Rose, WPAOG staff The Long Gray Line has long played a role in United States history, including the implementation of the 50-star flag that flies today. According to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home, in the 1950s, it was assumed Alaska would be admitted to the Union and President Eisenhower, USMA Class…
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Ronnie Caldwell ’66: A Veteran’s Story of Bravery and Resilience
Ronald “Ronnie” Caldwell ’66 graduated from Pampa High School in 1962 and went straight to West Point. Caldwell attended West Point on the referral of his local congressman.
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Corey A. Braddock ’96, USCG, Promoted to Captain
Army Aviation Officer turned Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Pilot, with more than 4,000 flight hours, Corey A. Braddock ’96, USCG, was recently promoted to the rank of Captain (O-6).
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MG Brett G. Sylvia ’94 Named Commanding General for the 101st Airborne Division
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the next commanding general for the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, MG Brett Sylvia ’94.
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Black Hawk pilot 1LT Cervantes ’20 Finds Her Calling in the Army
In the heart of the Mojave Desert, tucked under the grip of a harsh dry climate, 13-year-old Georgia Cervantes flourished.
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American Public University System Appoints LTG (R) David Halverson ’79 to Board of Trustees
American Public University System (APUS) announced that U.S. Army LTG (R) David D. Halverson ’79 has been appointed to its Board of Trustees. An experienced strategic leader, Halverson is Chairman and CEO of Cypress International, a consulting firm focused on defense and homeland security.
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NHL’s West Point Showdown Continues Tonight
Students and alumni of the United States Military Academy at West Point are united by the unbreakable bond forged from being members of the Corps of Cadets. During the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, they are united by hockey.
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Alex Gorsky ’82 Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ramapo College
Former Johnson & Johnson chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky ’82 was awarded an honorary doctorate from Ramapo College for his influence in the health care landscape and the greater business community.
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COL Michael D. Parrish ’85 a WashingtonExec Top Gov. Tech Leader to Watch
COL Michael D. Parrish, USAR ’85 is one of WashingtonExec’s 2023 Top Government Tech Leaders to Watch.
