WPAOG sends warm wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving! We wish to express our sincere thanks for all that you do for West Point during this season of gratitude. It is an honor to serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.

“Big Bites” to Class of 2024 CDTs Fahad Abdulrazzaq and Isabella Sullivan who have been selected for a Rhodes Scholarship which will allow them to study at Oxford following graduation. WPAOG is proud to help support the Graduate Scholarship Program and thanks our Margin Of Excellence Donors. See all scholarship award winners.

At the WPAOG Annual Meeting held on November 14, the following members were elected to positions on the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council to serve their term from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026:
Directors: Ken Hunzeker ’75, Curtis Harris ’78, Thomas E. Ayres ’84, Mike Fisher ’90, Brandi B. Peasley ’94
Advisors at Large: Ralph T. Tierno III ’77, Donna Alesch White ’80, Paul K. LaFontaine ’86, Nora R. Marcos ’90, Holly F. West ’91, Yoonie Dunham ’07

Families visiting West Point now have a new transportation option, thanks to a generous donation by Timothy (Tim) and Janice Surdyke through the Cadet Thomas Surdyke Memorial Foundation Endowment. The gift of a six-passenger golf cart this fall was in honor of their son, Thomas (Tom) Surdyke, a member of the Class of 2019, who died in June 2016 saving the life of a drowning stranger. Pictured are the Surdykes with Kristin Sorenson, Shelisa Baskerville, Mark Bieger ’91, and Pat Ortland ’82, from WPAOG. Read more.

We're excited to announce the launch of the West Point Association of Graduates’ Veterans Services Program for the Long Gray Line! This is just another program you’re able to access as a grad! Read more about this initiative and tune in next week to hear directly from Sue Irons on the WPAOG podcast!

The Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic at West Point hosted the National Conference on Ethics in America (NCEA). The theme this year was “Developing Judgment: Bridging Theory & Practice.” A generous endowment from the West Point Class of 1970 (“Serve with Integrity”) supported the conference that saw more than 350 undergraduate, graduate, and faculty participants from over 77 institutions. Read more. Photos.

On November 28, WPAOG will be taking part in Giving Tuesday—a global day of celebrating and encouraging philanthropy. Please consider joining us in celebrating this day of giving through a gift to West Point. Donations are essential to support additional developmental programs for cadets that go beyond the core elements to create the Margin of Excellence, including hands-on and out-of-classroom leadership experiences, semester abroad opportunities, club and athletic team endowments, and improvements to West Point.

Last week, Career Services hit another remarkable milestone: 500 Career Navigator Industry Advisors! In this Sallyport community, grads can connect with other grads for advice and mentorship as they explore industries and opportunities. If you have six or more years of industry experience in the civilian sector and want another way to serve the Long Gray Line, please volunteer to become an Industry Advisor here.

WPAOG recognized the legacy of General Olmsted, USMA Class of 1922, during the unveiling of the new MG George H. Olmsted Display at the West Point Museum. West Point has a longstanding partnership with the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation. The Foundation's commitment to developing broadly educated leaders is closely aligned with the Academy's, and WPAOG is proud to work alongside the Foundation to provide cadets with outstanding learning opportunities. In total, General Olmsted and the Foundation have given more than $6M to West Point. Learn more.

Guess where on West Point you’ve seen the image—be specific! Submit the correct answer through our form to have a chance at winning two all-inclusive tickets to the WPAOG Army-Navy Tailgate!
Submit your answer here! We will randomly select and announce the winner from the correct answers on the last Tuesday of the month.

Now is the perfect time to start your holiday shopping with the Gift Shop’s newest hat collection. Army sport team hats are on their way and ready to order. Select from winter sports such as hockey and basketball, or stock up early on your favorite spring sports. Shop online 24/7 at WPAOGGiftShop.org or give us a call at 800.426.4725 (M-F/10am-5pm).