In celebration of USMA’s Founders Day, Erica Jeffries Purdo ’98, addressed the Corps of Cadets for Founders Day at dinner in the Mess Hall. Erica leads the Pharmacy Channel for The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson in the Strategic Customer Group. She served as a Blackhawk pilot in the 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th ID at Fort Hood, TX and spent five years on active duty before being medically retired in 2003. She is a current member of the WPAOG Board of Directors with a goal of uniting graduates and building upon the common thread that binds them all – the Long Gray Line. View photos here.

The Model United Nations team returned to Worlds after a three year hiatus competing against over 1,000 college students from all around the world. Competitively, the conference was a resounding success with the team receiving a 60% win rate in their world championship committees. There are nearly 140 cadet clubs at West Point including athletic, recreational, academic, religious, hobby, and diversity clubs –made possible by donors supporting the Margin Of Excellence.

Awards:
Liam Dowd: Commendation (2nd place)
Vani Verma: Commendation (2nd place)
Blake James: Commendation (2nd place)
Knox Watson: Commendation (2nd place)
Jay Mawicke: Diplomatic Award (1st place)
Zach Hall: Diplomatic Award (1st place)

This episode features an interview with MAJ Nargis Kabiri ’10 hosted by Laura McKenna ‘01, Founder of Strength & Shield Coaching. MAJ Kabiri talks about the trials and tribulations of growing up as an Afghan American in the U.S., turning to sports as an outlet during her time at West Point, and how her journey as a commissioned Field Artillery Officer and mother transpired into a path towards entrepreneurship. Listen.

Join the Long Gray Line at the West Point Golf Course June 8-10 for a weekend of golf and networking! Get all the details here.

Join us October 17-18 in San Francisco for the ENT Summit! Reserve your hotel room for the Summit using our AOG block at Marine’s Memorial where all events will be held. Want to get in on the fun before then? Be sure to catch a West Point Entrepreneurs Roadshow as they host two social mixers: April 21 in Nashville and June 20 in Seattle.

Reserve your hotel & learn more about the Summit here.

Join us online at the first Virtual SACC event of 2023 on March 30, from 12-4pm EST! Open to grads and spouses, register today for this FREE opportunity to meet employers and recruiters.

Mark your calendars for the Job Search Accelerator Program 2.0 on April 13 and 20 from 12-1pm EST. Specifically designed for senior officers (0-5 & 0-6) in military-to-civilian career transition, you’ll hear from executive recruiters, coaches, and industry experts that specialize in working with senior officers. Register today.

Now is the time to pre-order your custom Old School PT Shirts. Pre-orders close March 31st. Add your last name to the comment section at checkout to personalize. Shirts are expected to arrive early summer. Order online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call 10am-5pm M-F, at 800.426.4725.