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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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Hildreth ’83 Remains on Forbes Richest Self-Made Women List
Forbes unveiled its list of the richest self-made women in America for 2024 with Kathleen Hildreth ’83 making her fifth consecutive appearance.
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Podcast: Impacts of Founders Day with COL (R) Mark Bieger ’91 and Izzy Wolf
In this episode, COL (R) Mark Bieger ’91, President and CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates, and Izzy Wolf, Alumni Services Manager discuss the impact of the 2024 Founders Day events and why they are critical for strengthening the Grip of the Long Gray Line.
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West Point Cuts Ribbon on Cemetery Expansion
On April 30, 2024, the West Point community celebrated the completion of the long-awaited expansion of the West Point Cemetery.
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The Longest Day for the Long Gray Line
Eighty years ago, on June 6, 1944, approximately 100 West Point graduates from the classes 1912 to 1943 June made history as heroes among heroes as the Long Gray Line led and fought on D-Day during World War II. Many names were immortalized; all should be.
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A TBIncredible Story of Service to Others
On March 27, 2009, then Cadet Jazmine Moore ’10 and a few of her classmates from Company B-2 were on their way back to the Academy from Camp Buckner when they heard a crash somewhere up on New York State Route 293.
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