Cadets from the Class of 2024 received their West Point class rings on August 25, marking another milestone in their firstie year. Gold from 807 donated West Point class rings was used in the making of these class rings, tangibly connecting the Class of 2024 to the entire Long Gray Line. Family and friends gathered at the Plain, ready to celebrate with USMA 2024 as they received their rings. Members of their 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1974 were in attendance, as well as several ring donors who donated their West Point class rings through WPAOG's Ring Memorial Program. We are currently accepting ring donations for the West Point Class of 2025’s Ring Melt. The cut-off to donate a ring for their Ring Melt is October 1, 2023. Photos.

The Annual West Point Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference was held August 30-31 with the theme, “Shaping Tomorrow’s Defense: The Intersection of Diversity, Innovation, and National Defense.” Cadets, staff, faculty, grads, and diversity and inclusion professionals came together to discuss and share best practices. At this year’s conference, it was also announced that Herman Bulls '78, Vice Chair of the WPAOG Board of Directors, endowed the conference in perpetuity, ensuring the conference he helped start continues to cultivate diverse and inclusive environments that foster further innovation at the Academy. Read more. Photos.

Register now for our award-winning West Point Entrepreneur Summit in San Francisco! Join this community of business leaders for networking, 1-on-1 mentorship sessions, veteran entrepreneur workshops, resources, and more. Speakers include Anthony Noto '91, CEO of SoFi, and Dawn Halfaker '01, Founder of HAFCO Holdings LLC. Our official HR/Payroll/Benefits sponsor Adams Keegan is also looking to send three alumni entrepreneurs to the Summit for free! Nominate yourself or someone else, email alumniconferences@wpaog.org with your professional bio and business information. Register today.

Here's the SOP: 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 a $25 gift card to the WPAOG Gift Shop—it's that simple! The second Tuesday of every month we'll post a new "Where on West Point?" image. We will randomly select and announce the winner from the correct answers on the last Tuesday of the month. Submit your answer here.

After a huge shutout victory this weekend under their belts, get pumped for the rest of the Army football season with our WPAOG Podcast interview with Head Coach Jeff Monken! “This Academy, it’s way bigger than any individual that will ever work here, coach here, teach here, go to school here. This Academy, West Point, that’s the legacy. We all play our part and we all contribute to the legacy of this Academy." Listen.

The West Point Entrepreneurs and Career Services are hosting a webinar for transitioning veterans with Purepost CEO, Matt Louis '91 at 2pm EST. Matt Louis is one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. Register for this virtual speaking event here!

Dallas-Area Grads! As part of Armor Brewery Co.’s grand-opening celebrations, the founder and ‘98 USMA Grad, has teamed up with Career Services to host a free Alumni Happy Hour! Visit the event page on Sallyport for all of the details and to RSVP. We hope to see you there!

Army football is off and running! Get in the spirit with our new line of West Point hand-beaded fashion earrings. Our four new styles are sure to lead the way this season. Beaded headbands are also in and ready to get you singing (second.) All styles are in stock and available at Herbert Hall or online 24/7 at WPAOGGiftShop.com—your local stop for West Point swag. Open M-F/10am-5pm and all home Football Saturdays. Give us a call for more details: 800.426.4725.