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Fall Comes to West Point
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Strengthening Privacy Protections
An unaffiliated organization recently sent unsolicited emails to West Point graduates, raising concerns about how contact information was obtained. WPAOG provides password-protected Grad-to-Grad access through Find A Grad and Sallyport solely to support one-to-one communication aligned with its mission. Mass outreach violates platform terms, undermines trust, and is being addressed directly with the organization and WPAOG counsel. In response, we have strengthened both platforms by removing visible email addresses and requiring blind, in-platform messaging. We remain committed to enabling graduate connections while protecting privacy, maintaining responsible stewardship of information, and welcoming continued questions, concerns, suggestions, and partnership from graduates everywhere.
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Space Force Guardian, a 2024 Grad, Supports the Final Frontier
From West Point’s rocket teams to national security space launches, Maximus Marchi ’24 is helping protect American warfighters as a U.S. Space Force Guardian. As a member of the 5th Space Launch Squadron, Marchi supports mission assurance for critical satellite launches, ensuring the capabilities on which our military depends to reach space safely. Discover how his experiences at West Point prepared him to serve in the nation’s newest military branch.
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Thousands of West Point Memorials Rediscovered
What stories lie hidden in the history of the Long Gray Line? Thanks to dedicated Class of 1974 volunteers and their families, nearly 3,000 necrologies and 150 ASSEMBLY memorial articles have been added to WPAOG’s Be Thou at Peace archive. From Civil War generals to beloved West Point professors, these rediscovered memorials reveal remarkable lives, unexpected connections, and firsthand accounts of American history. Discover how one class’s dedication brought generations of the Long Gray Line back into the spotlight.
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Board of Elections
Last week, all graduates should have received a proxy ballot for the 2026 WPAOG Election. The election will take place at the Annual Meeting at the Alumni Center at 5pm EST on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The graduates nominated range from the classes of 1975 to 2002 with experiences that include full military service, longtime involvement with West Point, broad volunteerism through society and class leadership, and deep and valuable skill sets in both corporate and not-for-profit sectors. We encourage you to be part of selecting your leadership. If you did not receive your ballot, please check your email junk folder or contact adminofficer@wpaog.org.
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Building a Stronger Gateway to West Point
WPAOG’s Hudson Valley Program brought together local leaders and representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 2 to explore resources for housing, infrastructure, and community development in Highland Falls and the Town of Highlands. Graduates Eric Aronson ’21, Jerryl Bennett ’82, and Erin Helle ’09 joined the discussion, demonstrating the power of the Long Gray Line to connect people and resources that can create meaningful impact.
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Entrepreneur Road Show in Tulsa, OK
Bring your Army Spirit to the Tulsa Roadshow for an evening of alumni networking and fun! This event is open to all Old Grads, Army fans, and veteran entrepreneurs. Don't forget to join the West Point Society of Eastern Oklahoma’s tailgate on Friday. GO ARMY! BEAT TULSA! Click here to RSVP (food & drinks included).
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Stay in Touch with West Point
There’s so much great news around West Point that we can’t include it all in First Call. Grad News is all about the Long Gray Line, and USMA & Cadet News highlights the Corps and the Academy. You can also follow WPAOG on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And don’t forget to listen/subscribe to our podcast.
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From Virtual Connections to In-Person Opportunities
Career Services’ September Virtual Career Fair brought together 50 organizations and 537 registered candidates, giving grads an opportunity to connect with employers and explore career opportunities from anywhere. Now, that momentum continues in Denton, TX for the final SACC of the year, October 22–23. Connect with employers and graduate schools, explore open positions, submit your resume through the SACC Resume Book, and access the conference Job Board. For SACC-related events, including the Career Service’s prep-session and Denton networking event, visit Sallyport for details.
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Salute Our Veterans Celebration
Celebrate and honor our veterans on Friday, November 13 at the Salute to Veterans Celebration. Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy guided tours and a reception, and cap off the day with the Army vs. Sacred Heart hockey game. Join us for this memorable tribute to those who have served.
Register today!
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The Long Whale Line
Some traditions never get old. They just get another whale. Our newest Vineyard Vines tee puts a playful spin on West Point’s Long Gray Line with the Long Whale Line—a formation of familiar Vineyard Vines whales dressed as cadets, soldiers and Old Grads. Even better, the design brings back whales from some of our favorite and most popular Vineyard Vines styles over the years. It’s a little West Point history, a little Vineyard Vines history, and a whole lot of fun. The newest whale has officially joined the line. Order yours today at WPAOGGiftShop.org or call 800.426.4725
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