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.

At the WPAOG Annual Meeting held on November 18, 2025, several members were elected to the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council. We are grateful for their commitment to serve West Point and the Long Gray Line. Read more.

For his unwavering combat leadership and poise, COL Kyle Walton ’01 received the 2025 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms, which was presented at West Point by WPAOG on November 21. The Award is named in recognition of the heroic actions of 1LT Alexander R. Nininger ’41. Read more. Photos.

Class of 2026 CDTs Max Felter, Johnathan Pinc, and Brandon Tran have been selected as Rhodes Scholars, furthering West Point’s long-standing tradition of academic excellence and service-focused leadership. West Point has earned a total of 111 Rhodes Scholarships. Read more.

WPAOG was honored to host cadet leadership on November 13 as Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) recipients COL (R) Frederick C. Lough Jr. ’70 and Kathleen S. Hildreth ’83 engaged in a fireside chat led by BG R.J. Garcia ’96, 81st Commandant, U.S. Corps of Cadets, and COL (R) Mark Bieger ’91, WPAOG President and CEO. Read more.

The West Point Association of Graduates’ CONNECT program is earning national recognition for its powerful impact on Highland Falls students, including a recent CASE Award celebrating its innovation and success. With rising academic performance, growing cadet involvement, and strong community support, CONNECT continues to strengthen opportunities for local children. Read more.

How does the West Point Rugby team teach us about healing and emotional courage? West Point grads-turned-filmmakers Brian Anthony and Sean Mullin share the story behind Brothers on Three, a documentary that captures the raw resilience and deep bonds of the Army Rugby brotherhood. What began as a sports story evolved into a powerful exploration of identity, adversity, and positive masculinity at West Point. Listen now.

The West Point Class of 1995 presented its reunion gift at the Army football game against Tulsa on November 22. The Class of 1995, in commemoration of its 30th reunion, gave a gift of $2,495,000 to support West Point. This remarkable contribution sets a record for the largest 30th reunion gift. Fran Lawler and Heidi Ketchum represented the class on the field. Collectively, members of the “With Honor We Strive” Class of 1995 have given $9.8 million since their graduation. Read more. 

Tom Jensen ’01 P’27 tapped into memories from the Army-Navy game his firstie year held in Baltimore to help design this year’s Go Army! Beat Navy Tailgate button design. Jensen’s design will be printed on 1,500 buttons handed out before the game this year. Read more.

Join us in Downtown Baltimore on December 11 for our final West Point Entrepreneur Roadshow of the year! Connect with veteran business owners and leaders for an afternoon of networking, dynamic business presentations, and meaningful collaboration—just in time to kick off the weekend and gear up to BEAT NAVY! Thank you to our alumni host, Jeremy Scholtes ’01 of Miles & Stockbridge. Learn more.

Join us on December 3 at 2:30 pm ET for an informative discussion with Frank Giordano ’83 on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may reshape charitable giving. Learn what’s changing, what it means for your 2025 plans, and how to prepare for the year ahead. Register today!

Giving Tuesday is December 2! On this global day of generosity, AOG invites you to join the Long Gray Line and friends of West Point in supporting Margin of Excellence programs and opportunities that go beyond the reach of federal funding. Your gift helps provide resources that enrich the West Point experience, enhancing academic, athletic, cultural, and leadership development for the Corps of Cadets. Together, we ensure that every cadet is equipped to lead with character and serve our nation with distinction. Remember West Point this Giving Tuesday.

This year's Army-Navy rivalry ends on December 13. Get prepped for the big game with Nike's exclusive rivalry gear. Supplies are limited, so get yours before they're gone and cheer on Army all the way to victory! Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or in store at Herbert Hall M-F/10am-5pm.