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First Call - February 28, 2024
 
               
 
 
 

Henry O. Flipper Award Dinner

West Point Winter 2024
 

Congratulations to this year’s Henry O. Flipper Award recipient CDT Teryon Lowery ’24. Since 1977, the award has been given to a firstie who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, self-discipline, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It celebrates the legacy and service of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American graduate of USMA, Class of 1877. Read more.

Rubio ’98 Receives Army Astronaut Device

  Rubio ’98 Receives Army Astronaut Device
   

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth awarded COL Frank Rubio ’98 the Army Astronaut Device during a pinning ceremony at the Pentagon on February 22. Rubio spent 371 days aboard the International Space Station from 2022-2023 breaking the record for the longest spaceflight for an American astronaut. Read more.

Saber to Startup

  WPAOG Podcast
   

Join Sam Kazmer ’11 and Devin T. Adams ’13 as they reflect on their friendship built at West Point and their experiences as Soldiers. The duo discuss their time at the Academy and how they’ve applied lessons learned to their entrepreneurial spirit. Listen.

Swimming and Diving

  Army West Point Swimming & Diving
   

Army West Point’s CDT Molly Webber ’26 was named Women's Swimmer of the Meet after collecting three individual golds and two golds in the relays at the 2024 Patriot League Championships. Webber also earned Women’s Highest Point Scorer with 96 points. The Black Knights Men and Women’s teams set 14 program records and two league records to go along with 15 gold medals across the four-day championship at Navy. Read more.

USMA Chess Team Club Beats Navy

  West Point Chess Team Club
   

At the U.S. Amateur Team East tournament, on February 17-19 in Parsippany, NJ, CDT Peter Jackson ’26 was one of only two “Board 2” players in the tournament to finish with a perfect 6-0 record. The three-day event is one of the largest tournaments in the world, with 330 teams and over 1,300 individual players. Read more

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West Point Entrepreneur Roadshow Nashville

  West Point Entrepreneur Roadshow
   

Join the West Point Entrepreneurs in Nashville on April 11 for their first Roadshow social of the year. This relationship-building event provides a space for grad and veteran entrepreneurs to share what they are working on while networking with other members of the Long Gray Line. Registration is free

Virtual Career Fair

  WPAOG Career Services Virtual Career Fair
   

If you are looking to make a career move, join our free Virtual Career Fair on April 11, organized by WPAOG’s Career Services. Registration is open for both job seekers and employers looking for top candidates. Register.

WPAOG Interactive Calendar

    WPAOG Interactive Calendar
     

It’s the season to gather to cheer on spring sports, reminisce at Founders Day events, and more! Stay connected and show your support for the Long Gray Line by searching for events on our interactive calendar.

Chicago SACC

  SACC Chicago 2024
   

The Service Academy Career Conference heads to Chicago May 9-10. View the growing list of participating companies and register today at sacc-jobfair.com.

Get Set for Sandhurst

  WPAOG Gift Shop
   

Celebrate Sandhurst with our first ever Sandhurst t-shirt. Exclusive to the WPAOG Gift Shop, the 100% cotton shirt is ready to ship ahead of the spring event. Wear one to cheer on your favorite team or relive your own Sandhurst memories in this fun tribute to a West Point tradition. Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or call to order: 800.426.4725. Open M-F/10am-5pm at Herbert Hall.


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