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Sandhurst 2021
After a long grueling process, five teams were named the top teams of the 2021 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition. Congratulations to USMA Black, who won the overall competition. The top teams were USMA Black, USMA Gold and Company F-1. During Sandhurst, 44 teams representing four U.S. service academies and 16 ROTC programs competed against one another in various military-related contests. The military skills competition inspires excellence through rigorous physical and mental challenges that reflect the tempo, uncertainty and combat operations tasks. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the international teams did not participate this year and will return for Sandhurst 2022. Video. Photos.
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The West Point Magazine Spring 2021 issue is here!
The latest issue of West Point magazine should be arriving at your doorstep very soon, if it hasn’t already. The online edition is available now! Read about the combat experience of the GWOT Generation of the Long Gray Line, the Ring Melt program for the Class of 2022 and the families that volunteer for the Cadet Sponsorship program here.
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Virtual Projects Day 2021
On April 29, West Point Academic Departments will conduct the 22nd Annual USMA Projects Day to showcase the intellectual capital of cadets and their important work with faculty and external collaborators. The event also gives cadets a chance to explore majors, learn from examples, and fulfill an integrative experience requirement. Join us as this event takes place across the world between cadets, faculty, staff, research partners, stakeholders, and friends of the Academy using video conferencing solutions. Check out the Projects Day website for more information.
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Virtual SACC
The upcoming virtual Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) from May 3-7 continues to attract new companies searching for talent. Ranging from industry-leading multinationals like IBM and Microsoft to the most innovative start-ups like Independence Hydrogen, the companies attending SACC are looking for promising candidates in all industries, candidates with the kind of leadership and industry-proven skills grads specialize in. Informative company webinars and panel discussions will be held May 3–5. Then join us for the career fair on Friday, May 7. The SACC will put you in touch with recruiters from industry-leading companies and representatives from respected universities. Be sure to register now! Questions? Contact us at careers@wpaog.org.
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Firstie Social
On April 20, cadets gathered at Herbert Alumni Center for WPAOG's First Class Social. Sponsored by the Class of 1996, the "Firstie Social" provided an opportunity for the First Class cadets to socialize, meet the WPAOG team, and learn about the WPAOG mission to serve cadets, graduates, and the Long Gray Line! Photos.
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Calling all West Point Graduate Entrepreneurs!
Our second West Point Entrepreneur Virtual Speaker Series event for the year will be held on Thursday, May 6, at 2:00pm ET and will feature Steve Cannon ’86, CEO, AMB Sports + Entertainment. This fireside chat will be moderated by Jamie Holden ’00, Senior Vice President, Vista Equity Partners. Register here. If you would like to receive invitation announcements regarding future entrepreneur events, please email us.
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Save the Date: All Academy Challenge May 16 - 20
We are preparing for the eighth annual All Academy Challenge from May 16–20, an event that takes on special significance as we join together with the other military academies to support the future leaders of our nation. It truly is 5 Teams. 5 Days. 1 Mission. Please tell us why you give back to the Academy during the Challenge, we’d love to feature you on the WPAOG website and social media pages! If you are interested in volunteering as an All Academy Challenge Ambassador to help bring your class to victory, call 845.446.1657 or email allacademychallenge@wpaog.org. Thank you!
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West Point Graduate Entrepreneur Summit
The fourth annual WPAOG Entrepreneur Summit will take place November 3-4 in Austin, TX. Click here to view a draft agenda and make a hotel reservation. Registration will open in the summer. Only graduates we have coded in our system as Entrepreneurs will receive invitation announcements, so be sure your business information is up-to-date. Would you like to sponsor this event? Or know someone who may? See our sponsorship brochure. Contact us with any questions.
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Ready for In-ranks!
Plebes may outrank the Supt’s dog and the Comm’s cat, but your pup will outrank all the dogs in the neighborhood in our newest pet bandana. Made in the USA and available in two sizes, our Full-Dress style is fun and easy to attach to your dog’s collar. Check out all our pet supplies online, including many new items, at WPAOGGiftShop.com or call the store for more details: 800.426.4725 – M/F, 10am – 5pm.
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WPAOG Wants to Hear from You!
WPAOG strives to keep graduates and the West Point community informed of the latest information and the greatest West Point stories. Help us plan for future stories and communications that will be personalized for you. Take this one-minute questionnaire and let us know what type of stories and news features you would most like to receive or see more of in your communication channels. We value your feedback! Take the survey here.
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2021 WPAOG Election – Call for Nominations for Board and Advisory Council
In 2021, the WPAOG Nominating Committee will nominate graduates for Chair, Vice Chair, five Director positions and six Advisor-at-Large positions. To apply for a nomination, please see the instructions posted on the WPAOG website. The deadline for graduates to submit their completed applications (to include a nomination letter from another graduate) is July 1. The 2021 election process will conclude on November 16 at 5pm EST, at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Graduates at Herbert Alumni Center. Interested graduates may email Laurie.Fontana@wpaog.org or call 845.446.1523 for more information.
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McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character Reconnects in 2021
On March 26, The McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC) Reconnect 2021 event took place. It was conceptualized by the program’s Officer-in-Charge, MAJ Jordan Terry and live-streamed from West Point. Over 45 student fellows, consisting of civilian, military, international and former cadets from the 2018 and 2019 MCLC cohorts and hailing from over 10 different countries worldwide participated in small-group discussions, guided reflections and panel engagements focused on character-driven leadership. Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Denis McDonough, served as this year’s keynote speaker. The McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character was founded and endowed by Robert A. McDonald ’75 and his wife, Diane, in order to support and nurture the next generation of global leaders.
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Men's Soccer Wins Army-Navy Cup IX
The Army West Point Men’s Soccer Team took home the Army-Navy Cup for the sixth straight season after defeating rival Navy, 2-0, on April 25 at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. “A special thank you to our seniors Eric, Christian and Matty for completely emptying their tanks and giving everything for the good of the team this year,” said head coach Russell Payne. Full Story.
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Bender Named Scholar Athlete of the Year, Four Tabbed Academic All-League
Tyrese Bender, a firstie on the Army West Point Men’s Track and Field Team, was named the Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year for the indoor season. Bender and Calvin Wetzel ’24 were named to the all-league academic team on the men's side, while Hannah Blakey ’22 and Anna Tovkach ’22 earned the honor on the women's side. Full story.
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Register of Graduates Now on Sale!
In an all-new update of WPAOG’s most historic publication, the 2020 Register of Graduates & Former Cadets contains more than 77,000 individual entries recording the names, classes and careers of every West Point graduate from 1802 to 2020. The 2020 Edition features a premium “Red Sash” red cloth binding embossed with gold foil, suitable for display in your office or home library. Order now online or call us Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm at 800.426.4725.
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