The annual “Ring Melt” was broadcast live via YouTube from West Point Eisenhower Hall on February 12. This year, 52 donated West Point class rings were melted and added to the Legacy Gold which will be used to make the West Point class rings for the Class of 2022. Full story. Participate and learn more about the Class Ring Memorial Program. Video. Photos.

Class of 2022 cadets celebrated 500th Night on February 12. This event gives cadets a chance to celebrate their accomplishments and anticipate what’s left to do. The Ring Melt video was shared with the entire Class of 2022 that same evening. GEN (R) Martin Dempsey ’74 was the banquet’s guest speaker. Video. Photos.

In 2020, the Long Gray Line and friends and families of West Point gave with loyalty, generosity, and with unwavering support during a challenging year, raising $44.7 million in cash receipts for the Academy and WPAOG. Your gifts and participation strengthen the Academy’s Margin of Excellence programs for cadets, sustain the traditions that pay tribute to generations of West Point graduates, and allow for new opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. Video.

You can count on SACC to continue providing you with outstanding opportunities to connect with industry-leading employers as you navigate career transitions. To enhance your virtual engagement experience with employers during Friday’s job fair, we have partnered with Brazen – the #1 online career fair platform on the market. Register and upload your resume before 5pm on February 25 to network and connect with your target employers.

This year, select First Class cadets from the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Systems Engineering, are participating in a new Senior Capstone project sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment). The Army Energy and Water Systems Resilience project is an opportunity for cadets to work on issues they may face during their Army engineering careers. It provides cadets valuable first-hand exposure to Army energy and water requirements and professional challenges, right at the time they are receiving their branch assignments. Read more.

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. Early Bird pricing is $115 (plus tax for applicable states). After March 31, 2021 the price will increase to $135! So order now online or call us Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm at 800.426.4725.

Our first West Point Entrepreneur Virtual Speaker Series event for the year will be held on Thursday, February 25, at 7pm EST. It will feature Rick Dalzell ’79, Board member, Twilio and Intuit, and Ex-Senior Vice President at Amazon.com. This fireside chat will be moderated by Doug Doan ’79, General Partner, Hivers and Strivers Investment Fund. Register here. If you would like to receive invitation announcements regarding future Entrepreneur events, please email us.

Founders Day is an event to celebrate our alma mater, to remember those that have fallen in service to the nation, to underscore the contrast of generations through the insights and humor of the oldest and youngest graduates present, and to look into the future - with knowledge of the past. It is also a time to embrace classmates and catch up with fellow alumni within your local Society. This year looks a little different, so in true West Point-fashion we are adjusting and offering a virtual event in conjunction with the West Point Societies. Join us virtually March 16 to reflect and connect by registering here.

 

Join us for fun and laughter with a virtual Paint Night on Friday, March 12 at 7pm EST. The winter gloom period is much brighter and more colorful when you add a little paint! Registration is limited, so sign up today.

Customize a selection of Cutter and Buck Products with your favorite West Point logo to make it unique to your style. Available logos include the Athletic Shield, Classic A, Kicking Mule and the USMA Crest. Tall sizes are available in certain styles–order by March 15 for late April delivery. Check out the WPAOG Gift Shop website or give us a call at 800.426.4725, M-F/10am-5pm.

The Army Black Knights released the 2021 Army football schedule and West Point means business! Find out who the reigning CIC Trophy Champions will be facing in the fall. For more information visit Army West Point.

Reserve your space in the West Point Authors Bookshelf, a specially priced advertising section in West Point magazine showcasing books by West Point affiliated authors. Check out the latest West Point Bookshelf in the Fall 2020 issue to discover and support these books. Learn more about this and other WPAOG advertising and sponsorship opportunities.