On March 5, the Class of 2024 celebrated Plebe Weekend at West Point. Their first formal military banquet at Washington Hall, included Guest Speaker COL(R) Greg Gadson '89, who gave an inspiring speech. West Point professor COL(R) Jim Loy '74 also attended on behalf of their 50-Year Affiliation Class of 1974. The Class of 2024 unveiled their class crest during the banquet. Ring & Crest Chairman CDT Sayana Lopes shared how the class honored their 50-Year Affiliation Class of 1974 in the design. Banquet video. Review video. Photos.

The Directorate of Cadet Activities hosted a grand reopening event for Cows and Firsties to celebrate the reopening of the Class of 1963 Lounge after its renovation. The Class of 1963 funded the '63 Lounge (aka Cow Club) renovation by creating a maintenance endowment with one of their past class gifts. The West Point Association of Graduates' Minor Construction Manager, Chris Branson, oversaw the renovations. Photos.

West Point Class of 2023 Cadets celebrated Yearling Winter Weekend Friday, February 19 with CSM Kenneth L. Killingsworth, U.S. Corps of Cadets Senior Enlisted Leader, as the guest speaker. Photos.

Founders Day is an event to celebrate our alma mater, to remember those that have fallen in service to the nation, to underscore the contrast of generations through the insights and humor of the oldest and youngest graduates present, and to look into the future - with knowledge of the past. It is also a time to embrace classmates and catch up with fellow alumni within your local Society. This year looks a little different, so in true West Point-fashion we are adjusting and offering a virtual event in conjunction with the West Point Societies. Join us virtually March 16 to reflect and connect by registering here.

Help WPAOG get answers for our West Point Family Feud game! Can you name a building at West Point that starts with a "T"? or name something that West Point is famous for? Take a survey to help us get answers for our West Point Family Feud game! Please submit your answers by March 15, 2021. Contact us if you have any questions at: Alumni-Services@wpaog.org. Click here to answer more interesting questions for Family Feud.

The 4th Annual WPAOG Entrepreneur Summit will take place November 3 & 4 in Austin, TX. Click here to view a draft agenda and make a hotel reservation. Registration will open in the Summer. Only graduates we have coded in our system as Entrepreneurs will receive invitation announcements, so be sure your business information is up-to-date. Would you like to sponsor this event? Or know someone who may? See our sponsorship brochure. Please contact the Alumni Events Team at alumniconferences@wpaog.org or 845.446.1649 if you have any questions.

Join us on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30pm EST for our 1st virtual West Point Women Speaker Series – West Point Women and the Covid-19 Pandemic Response. Featuring guest speakers: CDR Sara Jager ’00, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Pediatrics; MG Telita Crosland ’89, Deputy Surgeon General & Deputy Commanding General (Operations) DHHQ; Darlene “Cookie” Rojas Wilson ’85, PMHNP, MSN, RN, COVID-19 Emergency Department and ICU travel nurse. This presentation will be moderated by MAJ(P) Melody Nolan ’04, MD, FACOG, Brigade Surgeon, 2D Security Force Assistance Brigade. Visit our website for registration details.

The life and sacrifice of West Point Grad 1LT Donaldson (Donnie) Preston Tillar III Class of 1988 was honored on February 26 at West Point. The ceremony was held at Cullum Hall in front of a plaque that also honors Tillar’s service to our country. February 27 was the 30th Anniversary of Tillar’s death. He was killed in action during Operation Desert Storm. In honor of his memory, Tillar’s 1988 West Point class ring is on display at the USMA Library. Full story. Photos.

Our Fall and Winter West Point Gear just received marching orders! We are clearing out some of our best looks from 2020 to make room for new product arriving daily. Save an additional 15% on all clearance from now until Spring – March 21st. Shop early as some product has limited sizes remaining. Additional percentage is already included in the price. Visit WPAOGGiftShop.com to shop 24/7 or call us M-F/10am-5pm at 800.426.4725.

The Army West Point cross country teams competed in the 2021 Patriot League Championship on Friday afternoon. The men's team captured their fourth straight title led by Marshall Beatty and Daniel Mazzei who finished first and second overall. The men's title marks the program's 11th Patriot League title and the first time that the Black Knights have recorded four straight victories since the 1993-1996 teams. In addition to the men's fourth title, head coach Mike Smith was also named the Men's Coach of the Year for the fourth consecutive season. Full story.

Reserve your space in the West Point Authors Bookshelf, a specially priced advertising section in West Point magazine showcasing books by West Point affiliated authors. Check out the latest West Point Bookshelf in the Fall 2020 issue to discover and support these books. Learn more about this and other WPAOG advertising and sponsorship opportunities.