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Nachhaltiger Einfluss (Lasting Impact)
Twenty graduates from the Class of 1969 never forgot what they learned from “Herr Major” Paul Parks ’55 when he had them as students in his Advanced German class nearly 60 years ago.
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Hoover Institution 2024-25 Class of Veteran Fellows Includes Two West Point Grads
The Hoover Institution announced the 2024–25 class of its Veteran Fellowship Program (VFP). The class includes two West Point graduates, Jonathan “JD” Due ’98 and Mary L. Tobin ’03.
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Idaho National Laboratory Selects Combs ’94 As New Deputy Laboratory Director
Idaho National Laboratory selected Todd Combs ’94, a highly respected leader and seasoned national laboratory expert, as Idaho National Laboratory’s next deputy laboratory director for science and technology and chief research officer.
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Army West Point Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
Last year, Army West Point Head Hockey Coach Brian Riley started telling people, “You don’t come to West Point to play in the NHL, you come to own a team in the NHL” after 2022-23 Stanley Cup Vegas Golden Knights owner, Bill Foley ’67 brought the cup back to West Point for cadets to celebrate. Maybe he wasn’t wrong.
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Class of 2024 Cadets Graduate and Commission During June Ceremony
Class of 2024 Cadets Benjamin Guerrieri, Julian Sanchez, and Ian Winch each reached the finish line and became members of the Long Gray Line as they graduated on June 14 in the Haig Room during the Class of 2024 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony.
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West Point Welcomes New Commandant of Cadets BG Garcia ’96
BG R.J. Garcia ’96 assumed command as the 81st Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy during a change of command ceremony on June 14, 2024.
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BG Pippy ’92 Appointed DJS of Pennsylvania Army National Guard
BG John Pippy ’92 has been appointed director of the joint staff of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
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Class of 1974 50-Year Affiliate attends Class of 2024 June Commencement Ceremony
The Class of 1974 started their journey with the Class of 2024 July 12-14, 2020 during a staggered R-Day due to Covid restrictions. Over the next four years, the grads accompanied their affiliated cadets at a multitude of significant Academy events such as Cow Affirmation Ceremony, Ring Weekend, Ring Memorial program, and Branch Night.
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WPAOG, MWI Dedicated New Class of 1974 Podcast Recording Studio
On April 19, the West Point Association of Graduates and the Modern War Institute dedicated the Class of 1974 Modern War Institute Podcast Series and Recording Studio.
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West Point Class of 1953 Adds New Motto To Their Legacy
Every time class president Rolfe Arnhym ’53 returned to his Rockbound Highland and visited Crest Hall, he looked at all of the crests hanging on the wall and wondered why the crest for his class didn’t have a motto.
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