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MAJ William Eberle ’04 to Receive Nininger Award
The West Point Association of Graduates is pleased to announce that MAJ William Eberle, Class of 2004, has been selected to receive the 2026 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms, which will be presented at West Point on November 19. The Nininger Award, named in honor of 1LT Alexander R. “Sandy” Nininger Jr. ’41, the first recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II, is presented annually to a graduate who is an exemplar of heroic action in battle. On December 2, 2012, Eberle—then a captain serving as a Special Operations detachment commander for Special Forces-Alpha 3132, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Special Operations Task Force-East—led his detachment against enemy insurgents who had breached Jalalabad Airfield in the Nangahar Province of Afghanistan. Consistently exposed to enemy small-arms fire, hand grenades, and rocket-propelled grenades, Eberle conducted a rescue of injured U.S. and Afghan personnel and coordinated air assets in support of a ground force completing a sweep of the area outside the compound. According to the citation for his Distinguished Service Cross, which he received for his actions that day, “Captain Eberle’s actions throughout the fight helped save the lives of multiple coalition and Afghan personnel and prevented Jalalabad Airfield from being overrun by insurgent forces.” After a decade of active-duty service, Eberle transitioned to the State Department as a foreign service officer. He continues his military service today as a Reservist.
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From Goethals Hall to Ranger V, West Point Looks Ahead
From record-setting reunion gifts to the arrival of Ranger V, West Point celebrated a weekend of generosity, tradition, and progress. Discover how the Classes of 2006 and 2016, along with dedicated alumni, are supporting state-of-the-art facilities, enriching cadet experiences, and preserving cherished Academy traditions for future generations.
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John Fyfe ’60 Becomes an Instagram Style Sensation
John Fyfe ’60 has become an unexpected fashion sensation at age 90. With help from his daughter Katie and a story shared by his nephew, fellow West Point graduate Alex Fyfe, his timeless style and remarkable journey are capturing hearts across the globe.
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WPAOG Tailgates Liven Up Army Football’s Victory
WPAOG brought the West Point community together for a spirited Homecoming celebration on October 17! From the Huddle Up & HOOAH! Block Party featuring Army Football legends Liam ’26 and Kalib Fortner ’26 to the Float the MOAT tailgate, graduates, families, and friends enjoyed a memorable day of camaraderie, tradition, and Army spirit as the…
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Historian and Author Rick Atkinson Returns to West Point to Reflect on the Path of the Long Gray Line
In September, the American Foundations (AF) program welcomed three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and bestselling author Rick Atkinson back to West Point to reflect on freedom, military service, and the people who have shaped the American story.
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Preserving the Long Gray Line
Thanks to the dedication of West Point Class of 1974 volunteers and their families, nearly 3,000 necrologies and 150 Assembly TAPS articles have been added to the Be Thou at Peace memorial archive. This remarkable preservation effort brings forgotten stories of the Long Gray Line to life, connecting generations of graduates through more than two…
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Travers ’88 Named Stantec COO for North America
Matthew Travers ’88 has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for North America at Stantec, one of the world’s leading design and engineering firms.
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Space Force Guardian, a 2024 Grad, Supports the Final Frontier
West Point graduate Maximus Marchi ’24 serves as a U.S. Space Force Guardian, supporting national security rocket launches and helping deliver critical space capabilities to American warfighters.
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Peer Recognition: Continued Observation
All USMA graduates feel a sense of accomplishment upon completing their rigorous 47-month journey. Here are seven graduates from the “For Country We Commit” class who were nominated by their peers as accomplished standouts even before they tossed their white caps on May 23rd. The Long Gray Line is eager to see what the future…
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West Point Graduates Selected for Promotion in 2026
Celebrating the 2026 promotions of West Point graduates to Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, reflecting excellence, service, and leadership in the Army profession.
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