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First Call - April 24, 2024
 
               
 
 

 

Men’s Lax Sings Second

Sing Second
 

On April 13, No. 12 Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse beat Navy 13-8 earning a star in front of 10,400 fans at Michie Stadium—the largest crowd recorded this season in Division 1 men’s lacrosse. Read more.

Podcast #81: Soul of Innovation

  WPAOG Podcast with Dr. Led Klosky
   

Learn from the best! Tune into our podcast where we chat with Dr. Led Klosky from West Point who shares his insights on shaping the warriors of tomorrow. Discover the high-tech Cyber & Engineering Academic Center on the brink of completion. Listen

Best Sapper Competition

  Best Sapper Competition
   

CPTs Matt Cushing ’17 and teammate Joseph Palazini recently won this year’s 17th LTG Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition. Cushing and Palazini made history not only as the first team to win the competition twice, but also back-to-back. CDTs Samuel Dickerson ’25 and Isaiah McNeilly ’25 finished in third place. Read more.

Cooper ’23 Crowned Miss Michigan

  2LT Alma Cooper
   

On April 21, donning her West Point Class of 2023 ring, 2LT Alma Cooper was crowned Miss Michigan 2024. Cooper, who’s currently studying at Stanford as a Knights-Hennessy Scholar, will compete for Miss USA in August. Read more.

Winski ’20 Joins List of Best Rangers

  Best Ranger Competition
   

On April 14, and the 40th anniversary of the Army’s Best Ranger Competition, the team sporting No. 40 took home the top prize. 1LT Andrew Winski joins other West Point graduates who have won this grueling competition including Edward Garcia ’89, Michael Trisler ’90, Liam Collins ’92, and Corbett McCallum ’98. Read more.

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West Point Challenge May 5-9

  West Point Challenge
   

Get ready for the West Point Challenge May 5-9! Your participation supports Margin of Excellence programs such as cadet internships, overseas experiences, athletic teams, and clubs, as well as USMA’s world class centers and academic programs. Go to WestPointChallenge.com today to learn more about the many contests and gift matches available and how to get involved. Early giving is open NOW. It is all about participation, $5 or more counts.

Parachute Team Places First at ISAM

  Army West Point Parachute Team
   
The Army West Point Parachute Team hosted the Air Force Academy and Naval Academy Parachute Teams for the annual Inter-Service Academy Meet (ISAM) April 19-20 on The Plain. During the practice runs, Britian’s Royal Navy Skydiving Team joined the teams. Read more.

 

USMA Named SIG Relentless Warrior Champion

    Deloitte
     

For the fourth year in a row, the West Point Combat Weapons Team defended its title to earn the honor of SIG Relentless Warrior Champion at the 2024 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship, held at the SIG Sauer Academy in Epping, NH. Read more.

Virtual Career Fair

    WPAOG Career Services Virtual Career Fair
     

If you are mid-career or senior-level and looking to make a career move, register for this free job fair on June 13. This fair is curated with companies ready to connect with experienced candidates with reps and recruiters from Deloitte, HumCap LP, International Republican Institute, Synchrony, TransDigm, and more! Register today.

Career Services Chicago Social

    WPAOG Career Services Social
     

On May 8, join us in Chicago at the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk. Whether you are attending the Service Academy Career Conference or are a local grad, we invite you to this networking social from 5-8pm. Admission and drinks are complimentary thanks to our event sponsors—you just need to RSVP.

New: Peter Millar

  West Point AOG Gift Shop Peter Millar
   

The WPAOG Gift Shop is proud to announce a new partnership with luxury retail brand, Peter Millar. Known for quality product, Peter Millar is the perfect fit for a shop that only wants the best for West Point shoppers. Check out our initial West Point collection of polos and layering pieces and keep watch for ladies’ styles and new products arriving for fall. Shop 24/7 at WPAOGGiftShop.com. Open M-F/10am-5pm at Herbert Hall.


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