Congratulations to the Class of 2028 on completing their Cadet Basic Training! They finished with a rugged road march, accompanied by their WPAOG 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1978. The New Cadets unveiled their class motto, "No Calling Too Great." Members of the Class of 2028 will be officially accepted into the Corps of Cadets on August 17 during the Acceptance Day Parade. Read more. Photos.

Cadet Anna Caroline Robinson of Birmingham, AL. has been selected as the First Captain of the Corps of Cadets for the 2024-2025 academic year, achieving the highest position in the cadet chain of command. Read more.

Congratulations to the ten cadets who recently graduated from West Point! COL (R) George F. Oliver III and COL (R) Vincent F. O'Connell, from the 50-Year affiliate Class of 1974, presented each graduate with their engraved "74-24" second lieutenant bars. Photos.

Join us in congratulating the most recent West Point graduates from the Class of 2021, “Until the Battle Is Won”, selected for O3/Captain from the Regular Army. Read more.

On August 14, seven cornerstone donors were recognized for their support during the groundbreaking of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of extensive construction aimed at rebuilding and modernizing the current East Stands, with completion set for the summer of 2026. Learn more.

Our news cycle has been flooded with the accomplishments of grads, and we are proud to include them in Grad News, where you can read about CPT Sammy Sullivan’s ’20 historic Olympic bronze with Team USA Rugby, 2LT Alma Cooper ’23 being crowned Miss USA, and COL Anne McClain ’02 named Mission Commander for SpaceX Crew-10. Subscribe and never miss a story.

Anderson opens up about his time at West Point as a four-year basketball player and a resourceful cadet (he once ran coaxial cable up a chimney for his unauthorized Heathkit TV) and his many West Point opportunities and friendships that have led him to his lifetime of service. Listen. 

The deadline for nominations for the 2025 WPAOG Sylvanus Thayer Award and Distinguished Graduate Award is November 3. Note that individual graduates, classes, and societies may submit nominations for the Thayer Award, while only classes and societies may nominate Distinguished Graduates. If you have any questions about how to submit a nomination, please email Laurie Fontana.

Everyone needs a will, whether they are 18 or 88. Now is the perfect time to make sure your estate is well planned and up to date. The WPAOG Planned Giving office is here to answer any questions. Learn more.

Celebrate the Class of 2028’s Beast completion with a little Army camo. Save this week on all camo and Army green styles. The sale starts with March Back and ends with Acceptance Day. Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or at Herbert Hall open Saturday for A-Day 11am- 4pm.