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Welcome Class of 2030 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: It 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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Class of 1980 Welcomes Class of 2030 on R-Day
On June 29, the 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1980 returned to West Point to welcome the incoming Class of 2030 and their families for R-Day. From the cadet candidates' early morning arrivals at Eisenhower Hall to the Oath Ceremony on the Plain, the “Pride and Excellence” Class of ’80 offered heartfelt support to the newest members of the Long Gray Line. More than 30 graduates of the Class of 1980 shared smiles and handshakes with cadet candidates throughout the day, as well as water, tissues, and encouragement with parents for emotional 60-second goodbyes. Read more.
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Cadet Research Explores Performance Under Stress
As a Division I wrestler, Class of 2026 then-Cadet Cole Stone developed an interest in human performance through training and weight cutting for competition. That curiosity deepened two years ago during a treadmill run, sparking a question about the limits of the human body and how lessons from combat sports could apply to soldiers operating in austere conditions. His project was one of hundreds of cadet-led projects showcased during West Point’s Projects Day Research Symposium, made possible by Margin of Excellence private support. Read more.
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Class of 2029 Receives Class Flag During CFT Graduation
The Class of 2029 graduated from Cadet Field Training and received their Class Flag on June 24, marking another milestone in their West Point journey. Members of their 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1979 attended the ceremony and presented the class with their Class Flag. After the ceremony, 50-Year Affiliates gripped hands with members of the yearling class as they socialized and exchanged stories. Read more.
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Graduates Virtually Toast to 50 Years of Women at West Point
West Point graduates from across the Long Gray Line gathered virtually to celebrate an unforgettable evening honoring the women whose courage and determination transformed the U.S. Military Academy forever. Hosted by Donna Brazil ’83, the event brought together generations of graduates to recognize the pioneering women of the Class of 1980, reflect on five decades of leadership and service, and celebrate the lasting impact of West Point women on the Academy, the Army, and the nation. Read more.
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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, using the link 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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BG Katz ’99 Takes Command as Commandant of Cadets
BG Joseph Katz ’99 assumed command as the 82nd Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy during a change of command ceremony on June 25. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership from the 81st Commandant, BG R.J. Garcia ’96, to Katz. Katz graduated from West Point in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science and also holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University, and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Read more.
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Missed One On R-Day?
You're not the only one! Our Class of 2030 Army Mom and Dad T-shirts sold out during Reception Day. So, we're bringing them back one last time as a special pre-order.
Reserve yours now, and your shirt will arrive this fall—just in time for football season, and all the proud Army Mom and Dad moments ahead. Orders close August 7.
This is the final opportunity to order these Class of 2030 shirts. Don't miss out twice!
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