Cadet Basic Training—better known as BEAST—has reached its halfway point. As training continues, new cadets will transition from the CBT-I cadre to the CBT-II cadre, who will guide them through the final weeks. 

Thank you to the thousands of graduates who shared their feedback on the 2026 WPAOG Graduate Survey from June 29 to July 15. Your perspectives will help WPAOG better understand the evolving needs of the Long Gray Line and strengthen how we serve, communicate with, and connect graduates to one another and to West Point. Initial findings will be presented during the upcoming Leaders Conference, and additional results and insights will be shared on the WPAOG website in the months ahead. Your participation helps advance our mission and supports our vision of an engaged, connected, and enduring Long Gray Line. 

West Point Glee Club alumni raised their voices together during a four-day reunion July 16–19, celebrating the friendships, traditions, and music that have connected generations of singers since the club’s founding in 1903. Seventy-one alumni singers were joined by family members and guests, bringing total reunion attendance to 133. From receptions, a banquet, and special rehearsals and performances, the weekend was memorable.

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As unmanned aerial vehicles increasingly shape modern warfare, a team of West Point cadets explored the cutting edge of autonomous systems through the Swarm Troopers research project in preparation for this year’s Projects Day Research Symposium. Their research aims to use drones to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to determine the location of mines with acute accuracy.

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Earlier this month, the West Point Survivor Community Weekend brought surviving spouses, parents, children, and family members together for connection, reflection, and support. Through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and time spent together, participants were reminded that they remain an important part of the West Point family.

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We sincerely appreciate the many ways you support your West Point Association of Graduates and the Academy. We are pleased to share the 2026 Long Gray Line Impact Report, which highlights how donor support makes a meaningful difference. From career and networking resources to class engagement, reunions, and assistance during the moments that matter most, your contributions help the West Point Association of Graduates foster lifelong connections and best serve our graduates and their families.

This summer, our very own Hudson Valley Program partnered with the Highland Falls Chamber of Commerce at the WPAOG Pre R-Day Ice Cream Social to welcome new cadet families and introduce them to our local businesses and eateries. As downtown continues to grow, we're excited to celebrate milestones like Westy's expanding to lunch service and new community programming, and Bean & Barrel now welcoming guests seven days a week. We encourage alumni returning to West Point to spend some time downtown and support the local businesses that are helping to strengthen the community that has supported the Academy for generations.

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Missed our June live session on charitable giving strategies? Watch the recorded webinar on practical, tax-smart charitable giving guidance and ways to maximize the impact of your donations under the new tax rules.

Get your design in for the eighth annual Army-Navy Tailgate Spirit Button Design Contest. One winner will receive two free tickets to attend the Go Army! Beat Navy! Tailgate, and the winner’s button will be handed out to 1,000 attendees. Send in submissions by August 31 to qualify for consideration.

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Represent your West Point club team sport with our new pre-order collection of flags, banners, and garden flags. Choose from three styles featuring your favorite club sport. Pre-order yours by August 21 with delivery before the holidays—perfect for your home, office, or as a gift for your favorite club sport athlete or Old Grad. Shop at WPAOGGiftShop.com or call to order at 800.426.4725.