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Class of 2028 R Day
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Welcomed by the 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1978, more than 1,200 cadets from all 50 states and over a dozen countries reported for the Class of 2028's R Day. Read more. Photos.
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Cadet Field Training
The Class of 2027 graduated from CFT II and received their class flag on June 27, marking another milestone in their West Point journey. During the ceremony, members of their 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1977, Thomas “Chris” Odderstol IX ’77, had the honor of presenting the flag to the class, accompanied by three classmates: Ralph T. Tierno III, Richard M. Trotter, and LTC (R) Stanley L. Warrick. This year’s CFT Task Force honored CPT Mark Paine ’97. Read more.
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Olympic Fever
We’re excited for the Olympics and to cheer on CPT Sammy Sullivan ’20 as she competes for Team USA in Women’s Rugby 7s! Tune in to the WPAOG podcast as she talks about training and preparing for the games and how the lessons of teamwork at USMA have helped her become an Olympian. Listen.
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Wrestling Wins Gold at PanAm Games
Congratulations to Army West Point Wrestling’s CDTs Charles Farmer ’26 and Lucas Stoddard ’27, each of whom won gold at the United World Wrestling U23 Pan-American Championships in Colombia on June 23. Read more.
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Enter the Army-Navy Button Contest
Designs for the 6th annual Army-Navy Tailgate Spirit Button Design Contest are due August 1. The winner will receive two free tickets to attend the Go Army! Beat Navy! Tailgate and have their button handed out to 1,500 attendees! Learn more.
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Stay in Touch with West Point
There’s so much great news around West Point that we can’t include it all in First Call. Grad News is all about the Long Gray Line, and USMA & Cadet News highlights the Corps and the Academy. You can also follow WPAOG on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also listen/subscribe to our podcast.
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Where on West Point?
Have you seen this image? If so, Where on West Point? Submit your answer here! We’ll randomly select one person with the correct answer to win a $50 gift card to the WPAOG Gift Shop!
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Long Blue Gray Line Social
Warm up those SACC networking skills and start building connections ahead of the SACC when you join us on August 21 in San Diego for this networking event at the Hard Rock Hotel's FLOAT Rooftop Lounge with fellow Army, Air Force, and Navy service academy grads! Reserve your ticket now!
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Consider West Point for Your Estate Planning
A 2019 visit to West Point inspired Cal Holman ’79 and his wife Virginia Ann to set up an endowment to support the West Point Simulation Center in the Department of Military Instruction. Because many of the Academy’s programs are not fully funded by the government, the Holmans’ gift and others like it help keep West Point a leader among institutions of higher education. Read more.
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Free Virtual Career Fair
Connect with companies at our Virtual Career Fair on July 25 at noon. Hosted by the Career Services Department, current companies include Deloitte, HumCap, TransDigm and more! Register.
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Order First, Sing Second
Time is running out to pre-order your spirit gear for Army vs. Notre Dame. Our Army Pinstripe Collection is exclusive to the WPAOG Gift Shop, and the game at Yankee Stadium is the perfect place for pinstripes! Pre-orders close July 15, and gear will arrive ahead of the game in November. Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call at 800.426-4725.
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