The Class of 2025 wears the gold from 895 donated West Point class rings. The milestone is not just about receiving a class ring, but also connecting to the Long Gray Line and embodying Duty Honor Country. Members from the Class of 1975 gripped hands with the firstie class, celebrating this exciting milestone together. Photos.

The Class of 2026 affirmed their commitment to service on August 18, taking the Oath of Affirmation. Members of the Class of 1976, the WPAOG 50-Year Affiliation class, presented the cadets with commemorative coins to mark the occasion. GEN (R) Stanley McChrystal ’76 was the guest speaker for the evening. Photos.

The BTO, COL Mike Kloepper ’97, sat down with GEN (R) Stanley McChrystal ’76, guest speaker for the Class of 2026 Affirmation Ceremony. Listen in as the two discuss themes of commitment and leadership, exploring the significance of West Point's Affirmation Ceremony and the varied perspectives cadets have regarding their future military service. Listen.

WPAOG is conducting a survey to gauge how well we fulfill our mission to serve West Point and the Long Gray Line. We take our commitment to our mission very seriously and want to ensure our programs and services deliver maximum value to the Long Gray Line of today and tomorrow. You should have received an email with a private link to the survey on August 26 from WPAOG-survey@hart-research.com. Please check your junk and spam folders if you have not seen it. Thank you for your participation!

Not one, but two of our West Point Women powerhouses will be keynote speakers at the Service Academies Global Entrepreneur Summit this fall. Join us in D.C. for a fireside chat led by 2024 WPAOG DGA Kathy Hildreth ’83 and Dawn Halfaker ’01 on building businesses that sell BIG! This conference will host service academy alumni across various industries and stages of entrepreneurship. Register now.

Join us for a free Football Open House before the Lehigh game on August 30 from 3-6pm. Come by Herbert Hall Alumni Center for food, giveaways, music, and fun, starting three hours before kickoff. Don’t forget to stroll through the Gift Shop while you’re here!

Kick off the football season with savings on shipping August 28-September 1, regular orders over $100 ship ground for free. Stock up on all your Army fan gear and get ready for game time. Whether sitting in the stands or gathered around the TV, WPAOGGiftShop.com has everything you need to "fight on to victory." Shop online or stop by Herbert Hall, M-F, 10am-5pm, and home football Saturdays.