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Happy 154th Birthday WPAOG
Today, we reflect upon the distinguished legacy of the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG), an institution founded in 1869. This momentous occasion marks an enduring commitment and service to the United States Military Academy. At its inception, WPAOG was borne out of the visionary initiative of Robert Anderson, Class of 1825, who corresponded with […]
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‘It Ain’t Over:’ Movie About Yogi Berra by Mullin ‘97 Captures Heart, Humor of an American Icon
After a recent screening of “It Ain’t Over,’’ the aptly named documentary about legendary New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra, a movie-goer raised his hand during a question-and-answer session with the film’s director.
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MG (R) David A. Morris ’75 Inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Special Forces Regiment
In a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on April 20, MG (R) David A. Morris ’75 was inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Special Forces Regiment.
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LTG (R) Todd Semonite ’79 Honored for National Security Leadership
Retired Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite ’79, former Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is the recipient of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) 2023 Golden Eagle Award for National Security.
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50-Year Affiliates Join Cadets During This Year’s Inspiration To Serve Event
The West Point Class of 2025 attended the “Inspiration to Serve Cemetery Tour,” led by the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic (SCPME), during this year’s Projects Day.
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“Unveiling the Legacy: Honoring LTG Hal & Julia Moore on the WPAOG Podcast”
This episode of the WPAOG Podcast features a conversation with LTC (R) Steve Moore ‘75 and COL (R) David Moore ‘84 where they honor the remembrance of their parents, LTG Hal Moore, West Point Class of 1945, and Julia Compton Moore, and announce the rededication of Fort Benning to Fort Moore.
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LTG (R) Rick Lynch ’77 to Receive Honorary Degree at Clarkson University
Distinguished military leader Lieutenant General Rick Lynch ’77, U.S. Army (Retired), will receive an Honorary degree and speak to the graduating class at Clarkson University’s Commencement on May 13 in Potsdam, New York.
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Changes to the Physical Development Program
Since the beginning of the Academy, an integrated curriculum of physical education, testing and competitive sports have been core components to cadet physical development at West Point.
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MAJ Justine Meberg ’09 Wins Columbia’s Bancroft Dissertation Award
MAJ Justine Meberg ’09 recently won Columbia University’s Bancroft Dissertation Award for her discourse “The logic of protection: U.S. Army culture and enemy women in the second Seminole War and the War with Mexico, 1835-1848.”
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First West Point Graduate to Make it to MLB Now Getting Law Degree
When throbbing pain developed in his shoulder, CPT Chris Rowley ’13, the only graduate of the U.S. Military Academy to play in Major League Baseball, reacted as he always does when challenged. He did not blink.
