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First Call - June 26, 2024
 
               
 
 

 

Congratulations Graduates

USMA Class of 2024 June Graduation
 

June graduation was held for three members of the Long Gray Line with Timothy C. Tyson ’74 from their 50-year affiliate class on site to grip hands and gift the newest grads with their engraved “butter bars.” Read more. View photos.

New Commandant

  BG R.J. Garcia ’96, 81th West Point Commandant
   

Welcome BG R.J. Garcia ’96, 81st West Point Commandant. Garcia replaced MG Lori L. Robinson ’94, who will become the commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal. Read more

AMB Karl Eikenberry ’73 on the WPAOG Podcast

  WPAOG Podcast
   

A 2024 WPAOG Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, Eikenberry shares insights from his time as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and his extensive involvement with China. Highlighting the lessons learned about leadership and international relations, this episode also touches on his academic pursuits and contributions to national security, culminating in his admiration for the young leaders attending the U.S. Military Academy. Listen.

West Point Golf Invitational

    West Point Golf Invitational
     

Old Grads, USMA leadership, AOG teammates, veterans, Long Gray Line leaders and local business partners are set for the first ever West Point Golf Invitational hosted by your West Point Association of Graduates! Join us on August 14 at the West Point Golf Course!

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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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Connect with an Industry Advisor

    Career Navigator
     

Looking to move into a particular industry and unsure of how or where to start? Career Services currently has a database of 500+ alumni who have volunteered to be Industry Advisors. Head over to our Career Navigator section of Sallyport to start your search here and introduce yourself to a few of them today! 

Service Academy Career Conference in San Diego

    SACC San Diego
     

There are over 50 companies signed up to participate at the August SACC in San Diego, California. See the lineup on the SACC website and then begin to plan your registration and travel. 

Service Academies Global Entrepreneur Summit

     
    SAGES
     

We’re kicking off the first ever Service Academies Global Entrepreneur Summit (SAGES), hosted by the U.S. service academies and the West Point Entrepreneurs. Come network and learn about resources for service academy graduates at all stages of entrepreneurship. Learn more.

Stars & Stripes All Summer

  WPAOG Gift Shop
   

Summer 2024 is sure to be a great one! In addition to the usual summer events, the Olympics provides an additional opportunity to don the Red, White, and Blue. Get prepped with the WPAOG Gift Shop’s line of USA sweaters, on sale now at 50% off. All sweaters are by the ever-popular brand Wooden Ships. Each style is the perfect weight for Independence Day fireworks on Trophy Point or nights spent under the stars with friends. Shop now to save while these sweaters are the best price of the season. Available online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or at the Herbert Hall store.


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