To all our West Point parents and families, we hope last week’s Family Weekend gave you time to reconnect with your cadets, make special memories, and see firsthand all they are accomplishing. It was a pleasure welcoming so many of you and connecting at Honor Plaza and along Thayer Walk. Your love, encouragement, and unwavering support are an essential part of the West Point experience. Thank you for all you do and for being such an important part of the Long Gray Line. View Photos.

There's plenty to cheer about for Army Women's Soccer! After retaining the Army-Navy Cup with a scoreless draw against Navy, the Black Knights celebrated Firstie Night with an impressive 4-0 victory over Lafayette. With a 5-0-1 conference record, Army leads the Patriot League standings and has recorded seven consecutive shutouts! Congratulations to the team and our firsties! 

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During the October 10 football game against Tulane, the Academy received a $5 million check, representing the amount raised over the past year through the West Point Parents Fund. Pictured from left to right are Diana Hill, WPAOG Assistant Director of Parent Annual Giving; Amy Bartlow, parent of CDT Ryan Bartlow ’27; Scott Nottingham, parent of CDT Preston Nottingham ’30; COL Alexander Nettles ’90, parent of CDT Andrew Nettles ’28; and Pat Ortland ’82, WPAOG Chief Operating Officer. The fund supports Margin of Excellence programs that enable all cadets to reach their highest potential.

From building rockets at West Point to supporting critical national security space launches, Maximus Marchi ’24 is putting his Academy education and experiences into action as a U.S. Space Force Guardian. Now serving with the 5th Space Launch Squadron, Marchi plays an important role in helping protect the service members who depend on satellite capabilities to carry out their missions. His journey is a powerful example of how West Point develops leaders, opens doors to extraordinary opportunities, and prepares graduates to make a meaningful difference in service to our nation.

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Thanks to the generosity of the Class of 2006, the Modern War Institute at West Point recently hosted the Class of 2006 Modern War Conference, centering on “Deterrence in the Pacific” as its theme.  Military, defense, and national security experts joined cadets for five panels exploring strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific, deterrence, future warfare, and the U.S. Army’s role in the region. The conference helped bridge classroom learning with the demands of modern warfare. Learn more about the Margin of Excellence.

With just two home games left before Army-Navy, don't miss your chance to celebrate the season with fellow West Point parents and families! Join us on November 7 at the Herbert Alumni Center for our Huddle Up & HOOAH! Tailgate Party as Army takes on Air Force. Starting at 3:00pm, enjoy food, family-friendly fun, and spirited competition with our “Mule vs. Falcon” Showdown and “Pilot Precision” Target Toss.  

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Family Weekend may be over… but the savings aren’t! Whether you spent Family Weekend at West Point or cheered on your cadet from afar, we're giving all Army families one more chance to save on fall favorites. Stock up on Cadet Class Gear, hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts—just in time for cooler weather and more Army adventures. Save 20 percent online with coupon code MYCADET on Saturday, October 24th only-because Family Weekend may be over, but Army family spirit lasts all year! Online only, one day sale; some exclusions apply – Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com or give us a call at 800.426.4725.