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Class of 2028: No Calling Too Great
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Congratulations to the Class of 2028 on completing their Cadet Basic Training! They finished with a rugged road march, accompanied by their WPAOG 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1978. The new cadets unveiled their class motto, "No Calling Too Great." Members of the Class of 2028 will be officially accepted into the Corps of Cadets on August 17 during the Acceptance Day Parade. Read more. Photos.
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USMA 2024 Affirmation Ceremony
The Class of 2026 affirmed their commitment to service on August 18, taking the Oath of Affirmation. Members of the Class of 1976, the 50-Year Affiliation class, presented the cadets with commemorative coins to mark the occasion. GEN (R) Stanley McChrystal ’76 was the guest speaker for the evening. Photos.
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McChrystal on the WPAOG Podcast
The BTO, COL Mike Kloepper ’97 sat down with GEN (R) Stanley McChrystal ’76, guest speaker for the Class of 2026 Affirmation Ceremony. Listen in as the two discuss themes of commitment and leadership, exploring the significance of West Point's Affirmation Ceremony and the varied perspectives cadets have regarding their future military service. Listen.
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CDT Robinson ’25 Selected as First Captain
CDT Anna Caroline Robinson of Birmingham, AL has been selected as the First Captain of the Corps of Cadets for the 2024-2025 academic year, achieving the highest position in the cadet chain of command. Read more.
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August Graduation
Congratulations to the ten cadets who recently graduated from West Point! COL (R) George F. Oliver III and COL (R) Vincent F. O'Connell, from the WPAOG 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1974, presented each graduate with their engraved "74-24" second lieutenant bars. Photos.
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Stay in Touch with West Point
There’s so much great news around West Point that we often can’t include it all in Parent Review. But you can make sure you never miss a story: a digest of all the news posted on WPAOG’s website can be delivered directly to your email inbox. Visit the news page you are interested in and subscribe. The link is at the top of each page. 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, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Michie Stadium Groundbreaking
On August 14, seven cornerstone donors were recognized for their support during the groundbreaking of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of extensive construction aimed at rebuilding and modernizing the current East Stands, with completion set for the summer of 2026. Learn more.
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Olympian, Miss USA, and a Mission Commander
Our news cycle has been flooded with the accomplishments of our grads and cadets, and we are proud to include them in Grad and Cadet News, where you can read about CPT Sammy Sullivan ’20 winning a historic Olympic bronze with Team USA Rugby, 2LT Alma Cooper ’23 being crowned Miss USA, and COL Anne McClain ’02 named Mission Commander for SpaceX Crew-10.
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Welcome Class of 2028 Parents
Your cadet has accomplished a lot this summer, but this is only the beginning! We’re here to support the journey and as parents you’ll be getting perks delivered to your mailbox and inbox including our quarterly West Point magazine and our monthly Parent Review! Plus find valuable resources like the WPAOG Parent Handbook which provides everything you need to know about being a member of the West Point community and participating in your cadet’s 47-month experience thanks to generous donations to funds like the West Point Parents Fund.
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Fall In
West Point is back in full swing, and you will be too with the newest Army Fan apparel from the WPAOG Gift Shop. Check off all your fall tailgate needs and pick up some great gear just in time for football season. Shop 24/7 online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or at Herbert Hall M-F and home football Saturdays.
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