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Mission & Vision

West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is the Alumni Association & Foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA). Our mission is to serve West Point and the Long Gray Line; our Vision is for the Long Gray Line to be the most highly connected alumni body in the world.

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WPAOG Latest News

Adopting a Never-Quit Mentality – MAJ Kabiri ‘10

3/22/2023

The Oath and Trust of Commissioned Officers with MX400

3/15/2023

The Honorable Elizabeth Dole to Receive Thayer Award

2/21/2023

Preparing Army Leaders in Civil-Military Relations

2/13/2023
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Margin of Excellence

What is it?

Each year approximately 15% of the resources available to the Academy come from private funding. Federal dollars fund the requirements necessary to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the United States Army.

WPAOG seeks private funding for additional developmental programs that go beyond the core elements to create the Margin of Excellence.

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Margin of Excellence

Cadet Activities

There are 137 clubs at West Point made possible by donors supporting the Margin of Excellence. This robust extracurricular program includes a myriad of athletic, recreational, academic, religious, hobby, and diversity clubs – something for virtually every interest.

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Margin of Excellence

Academy Scholars

The Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIADs) program and domestic internships enable cadets to perform research alongside leaders in organizations related to defense, government, policy, diplomacy, and national security. Thanks to private support, these unique experiences broaden cadets’ perspectives and provide them with practical advanced education related to their field of study.

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Margin of Excellence

West Point Facilities

With donor support over the past 20 years, WPAOG has delivered over 50 completed gift-funded buildings valued at over $250 million. Current renovations include Michie Stadium, Egner Hall, and the Cyber and Engineering Academic Center (CEAC).

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Margin of Excellence

Cadet Research and Academic Centers

Projects Day highlights academic excellence and showcases leaders of character who think critically, internalize their professional identity, and will employ their education to help build the Army and the nation’s future. During Projects Day, departments feature the projects their cadets have worked on during the academic year made possible by private support. In 2022, West Point’s 23rd annual Projects Day showcased more than 400 research projects by over 1,000 cadets.

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The Long Gray Line

A force for good in support of West Point and each other

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Societies Worldwide
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Mid-Point Class
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Oldest Living Grad

Apr 21

West Point Entrepreneur Roadshow

Alumni Luncheon presenting the Distinguished Graduate Awards

May 23

2023 West Point Alumni Golf Outing

Jun 8 – 10

Grad March Back

Aug 6 – 7
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