Cadets were welcomed back to West Point, blanketed in snow. View Photos

The Commander In Chief’s Trophy came back to West Point. Army West Point Football brought it to the Mess Hall to celebrate with the Corps of Cadets. Beat Navy!

Our first podcast of the year features Janet Petro ’81, Director at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center, as she talks with classmate Alisande Osuch about her life adventures and NASA’s goal of putting humans on the moon. Listen.

USMA was ranked 4th in the nation by USNWR as one of the top colleges where the most alumni donate! That’s an incredible measure of the generosity and engagement of our graduates. Our ranking reflects an institution that is proud, connected, and desires to support those who follow. We look forward to encouraging even more Old Grads to participate as we hold the annual West Point Challenge May 5-9.

YES Network will air two hockey games. On January 13, catch the Atlantic Hockey clash against Holy Cross, with puck drop set for 4pm from Tate Rink. A week later, Army hosts Air Force on Saturday, January 20, at 4pm in front of an already sold-out crowd. Read more.

In January, WPAOG will be upgrading our website software. This new upgrade is enforcing stricter password requirements to enhance our security. If you log in to our website https://westpointaog.org/login, you may be prompted to change your password if it does not already meet the new password requirements.

The new passwords must have a minimum of 12 characters, uppercase and lowercase letters as well as numbers and at least one special character ( # / $ / % /& / @, etc.). Passwords cannot include the registrant's name(s), user ID, username, or organization name. Passwords cannot match any of the last six passwords.

The cost of TAPS is $25 per copy, which includes postage. Order TAPS online or send payment via mail (or order more than one); please send your check with this form to Subscriptions, West Point Association of Graduates, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.

Register for the Service Academy Career Conference held on February 9. Arrive early to join us on Thursday, February 8, to connect with recruiters and hiring managers. Register now, as employers have access to the event Resume Book starting in January.

We are grateful to our volunteers who were recently elected to serve their term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. Directors: Ken Hunzeker '75, Curtis Harris '78, Thomas E. Ayres '84, Mike Fisher '90, Brandi B. Peasley '94 Advisors at Large: Ralph T. Tierno III '77, Donna Alesch White '80, Paul K. LaFontaine '86, Nora R. Marcos '90, Holly F. West '91, Yoonie Dunham '07. Learn more about applying for a nomination.

On March 19, Deloitte returns to the Herbert Alumni Center Great Hall to offer an encore of their CORE Fundamentals program to our West Point alumni. The four-part curriculum guides participants into identifying unique strengths and experiences, how to best target career opportunities, de-mystifying networking, and helping with crafting one’s story in a way that would resonate with potential employers. Learn more.

Etch a meaningful inscription on a brick or paver that will be placed on the historical grounds surrounding WPAOG’s Herbert Alumni Center. A thoughtful way for graduates and their families to leave a legacy behind and commemorate their West Point experience, brick and paver purchases are tax-deductible. Learn more.

Inspired by Army’s 1924 uniforms, our newest sweater is a modern take on a classic Army football jersey. The 5-chest stripe, 100% cotton sweater features a chenille classic A on the left chest. Reserve yours now for a Fall 2024 delivery and customize it with your class year. Add the class year to the comment section at checkout when you order online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or call us at 800.426-4725 to place your order (M/F – 10am/5pm). Orders close February 10.