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This Winter Has Been Snow Joke
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Winter at West Point doesn’t arrive; it deploys. Sideways snow, wind straight off the Hudson, and the temperature has been stuck below freezing for days. Classes continue, formations happen, and the gray gets even grayer, but we see the beauty, and it’s one more reason we love West Point. View photos.
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D-Series Winter Challenge
Cadets from G-2 Sandhurst, known as the “Gators,” stepped into extreme cold conditions at Ft. Drum, NY. Training alongside their sponsoring unit, the 10th Mountain Division, nine cadets represented West Point among 26 teams competing in the D-Series Winter Challenge, a physically and mentally demanding cold-weather competition, designed to develop junior leaders while strengthening institutional partnerships with the operational Army. Read more.
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100th Night
The Class of 2026 celebrated the final 100 days until graduation with 100th Night at Ike Hall and a dinner on February 7. The weekend is a time to reflect on their journey together and celebrate the final stretch. GEN David Hodne ’91 served as the guest speaker, sharing powerful insights on service and leadership.
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HVP Supports New Business in Highland Falls
Bean & Barrel Café has opened on Main Street in Highland Falls, making it the fourth new business supported by WPAOG’s Hudson Valley Program. Just a short walk from West Point, Bean & Barrel Café adds a welcoming space for cadets, graduates, and families to gather, study, or relax off Post. When you’re back at your Rockbound Highland Home, we hope you’ll stop by and experience our impact firsthand.
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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, X, and Instagram.
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A Glimpse of Your Impact on West Point
The West Point Parents Fund Impact Report is now available, highlighting how private philanthropy delivers vital, unrestricted support to West Point and strengthens every dimension of the cadet experience, from character development and academic excellence to physical fitness and military training. The Margin of Excellence provides the Academy and the Corps with opportunities and facilities beyond federal funding, helping shape the leaders our nation will rely on for generations to come. Read more.
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AOG Celebrates Washington’s 294th Birthday
To mark Washington’s Birthday holiday, WPAOG hosted a cadet event in Grant Hall on February 13. During the program, cadets received educational information about the history of the holiday, highlighting Washington’s legacy and relevance to cadet leadership development. Read more about the holiday here.
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Show Your Pride, Front and Center
Perfect for graduation parties and neighborhood recognition, celebrate your soon-to-be West Point graduate and new 2LT with a bold yard sign that says it all. Customize and choose from multiple styles featuring class year, class crest, USMA logos, and congratulatory messages. Order now to ensure delivery in time for the big celebration. Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com and leave your customization notes in the comment section at checkout, or give us a call at 800-426-4725 (M-F/10am-5pm).
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