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Becoming an Army Engineer to Continue a Life of Service All Over the World
When CPT Ben Ketchum ’13 celebrated his 12th birthday at a hotel in the West African nation of Benin back in 2002, he would have never guessed that he’d be back in that same hotel nearly 20 years later traveling as an engineer officer with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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From Suffolk to the Super Bowl: Christiansen’s ’20 Unconventional Journey to the Kansas City Chiefs
As Cole Christiansen ’20 reflects on his life’s journey, he sees a kid at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in Virginia, a cadet in the U.S Military Academy and now, a 26-year-old NFL player who took on sports’ biggest stage.
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West Point Grads Made Bracelet Taylor Swift Wore at AFC Championship Game
A jewelry company owned by two West Point graduates and former Army Rangers has seen its sales increase by 2,000 percent since Taylor Swift hugged her NFL boyfriend, Travis Kelce, wearing one of their diamond tennis bracelets.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Expanding West Point Technical Scholars Program
Bloomberg Philanthropies hosted an event on February 2 to officially kick-off the expansion of the West Point Technical Scholars Program (TSP), made possible by their generous support.
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The Warrants of West Point
Their mission is to serve as the “Wings of West Point,” but the warrant officers of the 2nd Aviation Detachment also take pride in introducing cadets to an Army rank seldom seen on Post.
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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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USMA Faculty Receive $900K DURIP Award for Manufacturing Enhancement Technology
Dr. Jennifer Bennett ’93 and COL Margaret Nowicki ’99 have received a $900,000 award from the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) to acquire a Directed Energy Disposition (DED) machine to do just that – advance their research.
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Petraeus ’74 Releases “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine”
In their new book “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine,” GEN (R) David Petraeus ’74, and Andrew Roberts explore over 70 years of conflict, drawing significant lessons and insights from their fresh analysis of the past.
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West Point Glee Club Performs at National Cathedral, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The West Point Glee Club recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to perform in “A Celebration of Character and Courage,” a program commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War at the National Cathedral.
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Fisher ’90 Appointed New CEO of MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal has named Mike Fisher ’90 as its new CEO, a move that comes after the global nutrition and food tracking app recently announced a new partnership with Kate Hudson.
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