Congratulations to the USMA Class of 2023, West Point’s newest Old Grads and the U.S. Army’s newest second lieutenants! Your 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1973 was honored to grip hands with you throughout your West Point journey and your Association of Graduates is proud to call you members of the Long Gray Line! Photos.

WPAOG celebrated the Long Gray Line and honored the 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients: HON James B. Peake ’66, LTG (R) David F. Melcher ’76, Mr. Richard L. Dalzell ’79, Mrs. Marene N. Allison ’80, GEN (R) Daniel (Dan) B. Allyn ’81 and GEN (R) Austin S. (Scott) Miller ’83. Prior to the alumni review, the oldest graduate in attendance, BG (R) Samuel Lessey '45, laid the wreath during the annual Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony. Members of the Classes of 1948, 1953, 1968 & 1973 attended the alumni review. Read more. Photos.

USMA honored COL (R) Ralph Puckett Jr. ’49, with a Medal of Honor Plaque Unveiling Ceremony in the Inchon Sallyport on May 23 at West Point. During the ceremony, USMA Superintendent LTG Steven W. Gilland expressed praise for West Point’s latest member of the Long Gray Line to receive the nation’s highest award for valor. Read more.

Get back to West Point with ease using the new Grad Pass that is now valid for FIVE years. WPAOG has been working to secure this extended security pass for you to help ensure easier access to your Rockbound Highland Home and it’s finally here! Learn more.

We hope you enjoy this podcast interview between David Alberga ’84, Board Director of GovX, Citadel Defense, and Batch; and your host Joseph Kopser ’93, President at Grayline Group. Dave has assisted in the launch of numerous start-up organizations, including their growth into large companies. He led the Active Network from pre-revenue to $480M in annual sales and a $1B exit for investors. In this episode, Dave talks about his experience as an Infantry Officer, how he values his West Point education, and what it takes to build a billion dollar organization. Listen.

In 2023, 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. Submit your completed applications by July 1. The 2023 election process will conclude on November 14 at 5pm EST, 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.

Following a stop in Nashville, the West Point Entrepreneurs are taking it on the road again, meeting grads where they are, this time in Seattle. Join us June 15. This event is free for all grads. Register.

The West Point community came together for the second West Point Challenge. We appreciate all the grads who supported the Challenge and encouraged others to join. With gifts totaling $5.1 million, every part of West Point was impacted. Over 300 different funds, including 104 Directorate of Cadet Activities (DCA) Clubs, received Margin Of Excellence (MOE) gifts. As part of the Challenge, we featured many contests with different departments, clubs, and funds winning “bonus” MOE funding throughout the week. Learn more.

If you are looking for your next career opportunity, we invite you to grab your laptop and join our virtual career conference on June 22 from 12-4pm EST. There is no registration fee and both you and your spouse are welcome. And to our alumni recruiters – discover how your company can join and connect with top candidates! Register today!

Kick off Summer 2023 with a cool deal on Tervis products. All regular stock West Point Tervis are 23% off for a limited time only. The double walled, insulated design keeps drinks cooler longer, eliminates sweat, is made in the USA and is perfect for summer entertaining. Order online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call M-F/10am-5pm at 800.426.4725.