WPAOG's Hudson Valley Program helps strengthen the connection between the United States Military Academy and the surrounding community by supporting the local businesses and Main Street experiences that serve cadets, families, graduates, and visitors. While you’re in town for Plebe Parent Weekend, stop by the local Chamber of Commerce's Main Street Welcome—just one block south of Thayer Gate—for Hudson Valley information, fun activities, local business connections, and giveaways from the Highland Falls community. We hope you take a few minutes to explore Main Street and support the local businesses that proudly serve the Long Gray Line. Visit the West Point website for all the details you need to plan your visit, including the schedule of events, shuttle routes, dining, and shopping options. View the schedule. 

Founders Day gatherings are underway across the globe, united by this year’s theme, “Our Enduring Link.” Hosted by West Point Societies and graduates, these events reconnect classmates, welcome fellow graduates, and celebrate the traditions that continue to unite the Long Gray Line. Read more. View photos. 

Family, friends and cadets gathered at the Mess Hall on March 12 for the annual Founder’s Day Dinner to commemorate the founding of West Point in 1802, the legacy of the Long Gray Line and to acknowledge CDT Larry Pickett ’28, who received the Soldier’s Medal, a prestigious U.S. Army decoration awarded to distinguished service members who commit voluntary acts of heroism during a crisis. Read more.

The West Point Mountaineering Team took advantage of the recent conditions and conducted an ice climbing trip to the Catskill Mountains. Cadets trained in their anchor building, movement, and repelling skills while taking in the icy-blue scenery. Read more.

To help firsties depart campus smoothly for Spring Break, the West Point Association of Graduates is providing a Spring Break Shuttle service for firsties on March 26 and the morning of March 27. Shuttles will run every 30 minutes from the North Area pickup location and take firsties to their cars in designated lots. Firsties can reserve their spot here. We’re glad to support their travel plans and help make the start of Spring Break a little easier.

After a stunning season in the water and in the classroom for the Black Knights, Army Swimming & Diving firstie Molly Webber earned the 2026 Patriot League Women’s Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year title, with six total Black Knights recognized on the Patriot League All-Academic Teams as announced by the league office on February 26. Read more. 

The West Point Parents Fund (WPPF) provides essential unrestricted funding that strengthens the Margin of Excellence at West Point. The 2026 WPPF campaign launched last month with a letter from LTG (R) Robert L. Caslen Jr. ’75, who said, “As members of the Long Gray Line, each of us has a role in shaping an even brighter future for today’s cadets and those yet to come. I invite you to reflect on your cadet’s West Point experience and join me in continuing your support for the Academy and the leaders it develops.” Learn more.

The 2025 WPAOG Annual Report highlights a year of progress made possible by the continued support of the Long Gray Line. Through programs, services, and engagement initiatives, your Association remains focused on strengthening connections across the West Point community. Read the 2025 Annual Report.

After a 47-month journey, the moment deserves more than a handshake—it deserves a place of honor. Our West Point diploma frames are crafted to proudly display this incredible achievement for years to come. Choose from a variety of classic and contemporary styles, and complete the set with a matching commissioning frame. Order now for graduation delivery—each frame ships directly from the vendor to your home, ready to showcase the start of a new chapter in the Long Gray Line. Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call at 800-426-4725 (M-F/10am-5pm).