Congratulations to the Class of 2025 who received their branch assignments on December 4 in Ike Hall. Thank you to all the WPAOG 50-Year Affiliates who came to support the Class of 2025 including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ’75 who delivered the keynote address. More. 

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) was activated August 16, 1942 one minute after midnight and since then several West Point Grads have been a part of the division’s ‘Rendezvous with Destiny.’ Read more. 

Keep an eye out for the #ArmyFanVan in D.C. thanks to the West Point Society of D.C.! Snap a photo when you spot it and share the excitement with us! Check out WPAOG’s Instagram stories and use #ArmyFanVan to share your pics for a chance to be featured. Go Army and Beat Navy!

The next chapter in the greatest rivalry in sports will be written on Saturday, December 14 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland for the 125th Army-Navy Game. Can’t make the game? CBS will have all the action Saturday afternoon for the 3pm EST kickoff. BEAT NAVY!

In this episode, West shares powerful lessons from her journey—from overcoming self-doubt at West Point to a trailblazer in military leadership and the Army Surgeon General. Listen in as she reflects on her career, mentorship, and the importance of service, resilience, and values-driven leadership and learn from her incredible insights. More. 

Head to the National Mall and Capitol Riverfront on December 13 from 9am-1pm to witness the ultimate competition between Cadets and Midshipmen. The team with the most points will win this year’s bragging rights and be presented with the Patriot Games trophy on the field during the Army-Navy Game.

9:30am: Tug of War, Washington Monument
10:10am: Pull Up Challenge, Lincoln Memorial Plaza
10:40am: Mogadishu Mile,Reflecting Pool
12:20pm: Zodiac Challenge, Capitol Riverfront Marina

On December 5, Swimming & Diving made history at Crandall Pool as they swept Navy in the 2024 Star Meet to collect both stars up for grabs. The Black Knights collected wins simultaneously over Navy for the first time in 36 years with 27 first place finishes, 12 program records, and 11 Crandall Pool records. More.

Make a gift of $2,500 or more before December 31 to the Superintendent’s Annual Fund, the #1 Academy funding priority, and you’ll receive invitations in 2025 to the annual Superintendent’s Circle Weekend, the Projects Day Research Symposium, and other exclusive events where you have the opportunity to interact with the Superintendent, key Academy staff, and fellow donors. Superintendent’s Circle members take a leading role in strengthening the Margin of Excellence and in sustaining West Point as a leader in all endeavors. Learn more.

It’s not too early to think about your career goals for 2025! The first Service Academy Career Conference of 2025 is set for Atlanta March 12-13. Visit the SACC website to see which companies have already signed on and get all of the details to register as a candidate or to have your organization participate!

What a game and what a year for Army Football! Celebrate this historic AAC Championship win with our Army Champions apparel. Select from two t-shirt designs and a ball cap, all of which highlight Army as the AAC Champs. T-shirts include men’s, ladies’ and youth sizes. Shop early as these styles are sure to sell out quickly. Available online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or at Herbert Hall (M-F/10am-5pm).

This is the last First Call of 2024 and we want to wish the Long Gray Line and the extended West Point family a wonderful holiday season!