Political consultant and West Point’s American Politics Senior Fellow Dr. Frank Luntz recently discussed the unique values and character development fostered at West Point with a group of West Point cadets. More.

WPAOG is pleased to announce that Maj. Floren Herrera ’13 has been selected to receive the 2024 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms, which will be presented at West Point on October 10. 1st Lt. Herrera demonstrated extraordinary bravery and leadership as Executive Officer of the 2nd Scout Ranger Company, 1st Scout Ranger Battalion, Philippine Army, during the Battle of Marawi (June 12–Oct 16, 2017), fighting against 1,000 foreign militants and local terrorists aligned with ISIS. Read more.

On our latest podcast, we chatted with COL Darcy Schnack ’96 and Dr. Kat Longshore about the Center for Enhanced Performance’s (CEP) mission, which focuses on enhancing cadet performance through its key programs: performance psychology, academic excellence, and athletic academic support coordination. Listen.

Congratulations to USMA's competitive club team captains, who were awarded the Centurion Pin. In the ancient Roman Army, soldiers were awarded the rank of centurion based on strength, size, and skill. Donors supporting the Margin of Excellence make the 120 clubs at West Point possible.

In conjunction with annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremonies, 11 West Point graduates were honored during a special ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. Read more. 

September is the time to raise awareness, educate, and support each other regarding veteran suicide. As a community, we stand strong together, breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental health among those who have served. Read more.

WPAOG’s Hudson Valley Program (HVP) CONNECT Initiative launched its third year at the Highland Falls Intermediate School on September 16. CONNECT is a free after-school program for children grades 2-8 that complements the HVP Economic Development Initiative to help revitalize, strengthen, and improve West Point neighbor communities. Learn more.

Join Career Services on October 30 to hear from Joe Geraci ’98 regarding emotional and mental stresses experienced during unemployment, Alice Garcia ’04 regarding strategies to help through “gap” periods, and Chris Pollard ’04 regarding financial planning. Register today.

The West Point Werx Innovation Hub was launched on September 20. Werx enhances cadet leader development by bringing cadets, faculty, and partners together in an environment that deliberately fosters the creativity, collaboration, and synchronization of ideas necessary to address the challenges facing our Army and nation. Read more. 

The last Service Academy Career Conference of the year is still accepting registrations. Visit the Career Services events page on Sallyport for details on upcoming SACC-prep sessions and our Career Services Social event on October 16 at Public House National Harbor.

Be prepared for cool nights and warm days with our latest Army-style full-zip sweatshirts. Both new unisex hooded styles are a cotton/poly blend in an 8.50 oz brushed fleece. Pre-order our full zip crew neck now for a November delivery. Our ladies’ full zips include either a quilted or traditional fleece style. Pick up the quilted style today or pre-order the traditional Oxford gray style for a mid-October delivery. Stop by Herbert Hall M-F and home football Saturdays or shop online.