MAJ (R) Nicholas Dockery ’11 received the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military award, for valor in combat while serving in Afghanistan. Dockery received the honor from President Donald J. Trump at a ceremony in the White House on June 18. He is also the 2017 recipient of the WPAOG Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms. Since 1861, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of all military services—including 78 West Point graduates—who distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives above and beyond the call of duty during combat. Read more. 

Local business owners, government officials, and community members gathered for Highland Falls Rising, a half-day leadership and investment forum focused on the future of Highland Falls. During the event, WPAOG’s Hudson Valley Program highlighted the successes of its own revitalization project and shared how it is partnering with local and state officials to advance the next phase of growth for the Gateway to West Point. Read more.

On June 29, you will receive an email to participate in the WPAOG Graduate Survey. Your perspective is important to us and will help guide how we continue to serve, communicate with, and strengthen connections across the Long Gray Line. The survey invitation will come from adminsurvey@wpaog.org via SurveyMonkey member@surveymonkeyuser.com. To make sure it reaches your inbox, please add this sender to your trusted contacts and safe sender list. We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.

COL Frank Rubio ’98 is preparing for his next mission beyond Earth. The West Point graduate and NASA astronaut has been named mission specialist for Artemis III, a 2027 test flight that will help prepare for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole. Rubio, who previously spent 371 days in space and became the first American to spend more than one calendar year in microgravity, continues to represent the Long Gray Line through service, leadership, and exploration. Read more. 

In 2026, the WPAOG Nominating Committee will nominate graduates for five Director positions and six Advisor-at-Large positions. To apply for a nomination, please see the instructions posted on the WPAOG website. The deadline for graduates to submit their completed applications is July 1. The 2026 election process will conclude on November 17 at 5:00pm ET, at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Graduates at Herbert Alumni Center. Interested graduates may email Laurie.Fontana@wpaog.org or call 845.446.1523 for more information.

It was a celebration marking a milestone shaped by reflection, as members of the graduating Class of 2026 received honors for excellence in writing, introspection, and leadership development during the Pershing Essay Awards ceremony on May 20 at the U.S. Military Academy. The ceremony pays homage to General John J. Pershing, a Class of 1886 graduate. Read more.

Grip Hands with former choir members as you relive fond memories from your cadet days and forge new memories with one another. Registration closes on July 1 at 9:00am ET. Register today.

On June 8, attendees at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, enjoyed a special screening of Lucky Strike, a new World War II film by director Rod Lurie ’84, based on true events from the Battle of the Bulge. Special guests included COL (R) Herb Stern ’41, USMA’s oldest living graduate and a veteran of that battle. Read more.

Army-Navy weekend is approaching, and our hotel blocks are now open! Learn more and secure your accommodations today. Planning to join us at the tailgate? Registration opens in October. Interested in becoming an official sponsor? Showcase your brand to thousands of Army football fans while gaining access to exclusive sponsorship benefits and the opportunity for premium game access.

May 15–17, 2026, marked a historic milestone for Army Crew as West Point fielded a complete team for the first time at the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) club national championship, the largest collegiate regatta in the country by entries and teams. In true warrior-scholar fashion, the Black Knights proved they are as sharp as the Athenians and as relentless as the Spartans. Read more.

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. Learn more.

Celebrate 250 years of history with a fresh take on a West Point tradition. Our new ladies’ cardigan from the Fortress West Point collection honors West Point’s role in the founding of our nation with a patriotic red, white, and blue design—a bold departure from the classic black, gray, and gold. Pair it with the rest of the Fortress West Point collection and gear up for the Fourth of July celebrations with patriotic styles worthy of the occasion. Available for a limited time only—an exclusive to WPAOG. Shop online 24/7 at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call, Monday–Friday at 800.426.4725.