Your support took many forms this year, from attending events and engaging with cadets and graduates to sharing stories and reinforcing the Margin of Excellence. Each action affirms a powerful truth: When this community stays linked, our impact multiplies. Watch this brief message from President & CEO Mark Bieger ’91.

On January 9, WPAOG hosted the 26th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony in Eisenhower Hall. This year’s ceremony marked two milestones: It was the first time that second-class cadets witnessed the donation and melting of the gold that will go into their rings, and it marked the total number of donated rings surpassing 1,000. Read more. 

Congratulations to CPT Bradley Pierce ’18, a Tripler Army Medical Center resident who was recognized by Forbes “30 Under 30” in Healthcare for developing field-ready medical technologies that bridge the gap between engineering and combat casualty care. When Pierce began medical school after graduating from USMA, he brought with him a fascination with engineering, problem-solving, and the possibility of improving trauma care through technology. Read more.

WPAOG seeks a strategic, mission-driven Vice President of Development to lead its comprehensive private-sector fundraising program in support of USMA and the Long Gray Line. Based at West Point, NY, this senior leadership role oversees annual, major, planned, corporate, and foundation giving; advancement services; events; and stewardship within the $600.5M West Point Ready campaign. Reporting to the President & CEO, the VP partners with senior military, alumni, and national leaders to advance excellence in leadership development. Competitive salary and benefits. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply by January 30. Read more.

At SACC, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between service academy graduates and leading employers. Your WPAOG Career Services team looks forward to seeing you at one of the Service Academy Career Conferences in 2026. Register now.

Upcoming SACC dates:

• February 19-20 | Atlanta, GA
• May 7-8 | Washington, DC
• August 6-7 | San Diego, CA
• October 22-23 | Denton, TX

Introducing our new Army Sports Tracker Bottle available for pre-sale exclusively at the WPAOG Gift Shop. Each 40oz powder-coated bottle features shields representing all Corps Squad sports, plus six Beat Navy star spots. Watch a game—home or away—and place the corresponding sticker to mark the moment. Built for tailgates, tournaments, and long game days, these double-walled, stainless-steel bottles keep drinks hot or cold for hours and hold enough to share with your crew. Durable, functional, and packed with Army spirit, they make an unbeatable gift for die-hard fans.