This year’s Sandhurst competition spanned 30 miles, with each team battling 14 uniquely challenging obstacle courses that tested their ability as future leaders. Read more.

The team of West Point graduates CPT James “Tyler” Mitchiner ’20 and 1LT George Madden ’21 from the 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia, finished first in this year’s Best Sapper competition. Class of 2025 CDTs Samuel Dickerson and Isaiah McNeilly finished fifth. Read more. 

On April 24, over 350 cadet projects were presented at the 2025 West Point Projects Day Research Symposium. Cadets develop some of their projects through work in internship (AIAD) opportunities and research projects that would not be possible without donors supporting the Margin of Excellence at West Point. See photos.

In EP97: Honor Bound Hustle, Louis Gelinas ’11 shares how his Army experiences shaped his entrepreneurial path. As a Founder and now Director of Product at Rivet Work, a workforce management platform for trade contractors, Louis highlights the crucial role AOG and the West Point Entrepreneurs’ events played in helping Rivet navigate early challenges, securing vital connections, and ultimately hitting key growth goals. Listen.

Thank you for participating in the West Point Challenge and encouraging others to join! With gifts totaling $5.7M, every part of West Point will be positively impacted. Over 345 different funds received Margin of Excellence gifts, which will enhance the experience of 4,400 cadets! Congratulations to the Class of 1977 (highest active class participation) and the Class of 1997 (most donors). D/CME, Parachute Team, Men's Lacrosse Team, and Company B-4 took the top spots in our academic, club, athletic, and cadet company leaderboards. Learn more.

On May 2-3, Army West Point Women’s Track and Field made history finishing first at the Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship earning the team’s first title in 16 years. Head Coach Mike Smith received the Patriot League’s Women’s Coach of the Year honor. Read more.

What’s your favorite memory from the “greatest summer of our lives” (i.e., Cadet Field Training at Buckner)? Submit your answer to editor@wpaog.org by May 16 and include an informative and interesting update regarding your life that the Long Gray Line would enjoy reading. Be sure to include photos to be considered for inclusion in our magazine!

On April 26, the American Association of the Friends of Kosciuszko at West Point celebrated a special ceremony, the first since the full restoration of the Kosciuszko Monument, standing proudly at its original spot for nearly 200 years. Read more.

This free Career Services event on June 5 is open to all graduates and their spouses offering direct access to a range of employers ready to connect with top talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new career paths, connect with recruiters, and take the next step in your professional journey. Register now.

As we countdown to graduation, enjoy savings on Old Grad Class Gear. Celebrate your own West Point journey with a selection of class year-branded apparel, accessories, and memorabilia. The WPAOG Gift Shop features gear for many past graduating classes, honoring the legacy of Old Grads across generations, and perfect for reunions, milestone gifts, or simply showing your Long Gray Line pride. Current reunion gear is excluded from this promotion and sizing is limited. Visit WPAOGGiftShop.com or call 800.426.4725 (M–F, 10am–5pm) to order.