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Banks ’87 Named New Director of Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders
Bernard “Bernie” Banks ’87 will join Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders as its director, effective Jan. 1. He is a noted expert on leadership and organizational change, a sought-after speaker and an Army veteran.
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Day ’78 Sworn in as PRC Commissioner and Named Vice Chairman
Thomas G. Day ’78 was officially sworn in as a commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission and named vice chairman of the agency by a unanimous vote of commissioners.
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LTC McKinley Wood ’01 Receives Nininger Award
At a ceremony in the Mess Hall on October 25, 2023, Lieutenant Colonel McKinley Wood (USAR), Class of 2001, accepted the 2023 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms.
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Army Cyber Snapshot: 1LT Wesley Swain ’20
First Lieutenant Wesley Swain ’20, from Baton Rouge, La., is a 17D, cyber capabilities developer, assigned to Detachment Texas, 782d Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion (Cyber) and earned a position on the 780th MI Brigade (Cyber) 39th Army Ten-Miler Team, October 8. Swain is pictured here with Leia (left) at the 2023 Cypress Doggie Splash’N Dash in Cypress, Texas, July 22.
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CPT Sembrano ’18 Honors Mother Through Nonprofit Organization
CPT Joshua Sembrano ’18 is the company commander of the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment. He is responsible for providing the resources to his company of approximately 140 Soldiers and enabling them to carry out their mantra as the “Tip of the Spear,” who provide support in the forefront of the Army’s most modern battalion.
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LTG Karbler ’87 Tells Students To ‘Be All They Can Be’
Surrounded by an audience of more than 900 students, eight future Soldiers took their oath of enlistment, Oct. 20 in the Paul G. Blazer High School gym. The eight raised their right hands and restated the oath, administered by Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler ’87, commanding general of U.S Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
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Podcast: Leaders Never Arrive with GEN (R) Scott Miller ’83
GEN (R) Miller talks about his experiences as a Task Force Ranger, as the Commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence, as the final commander of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission and United States Forces in Afghanistan, and his continuous involvement in West Point after transitioning out of the military.
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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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LTG (R) Caslen Jr. ’75 Named Honorary Spokesman for UNICO National
UNICO National President Cav. Ralph Contini announced retired Army Lieutenant General Bob Caslen ’75 as Honorary Spokesman for UNICO National’s Military & Veteran Affairs.
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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.
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