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Saluting America’s Veterans
On October 29, LTG Steve Gilliand ’90, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, sat down with Matt Murray, executive editor of the Washington Post as part of the Washington Post Live series.
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Grads of the Ghost Army
It took 50 years to declassify their actions and another 28 years for its soldiers to get recognition for their role in World War II; however, on March 21, 2024 the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, popularly known as “The Ghost Army,” received the highest honor Congress bestows, a Congressional Gold Medal, an award first given to George Washington in 1776.
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Gary Vogler ’73 Releases a Sequel to His First Book
A sequel to his first book, Gary Vogler ’73’s latest release Isreal Winner of the 2003 Iraq Oil War explores how Israel’s geopolitical positioning and regional strategy shaped and benefited from the 2003 Iraq War.
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West Point Grads on Both Ends of the USAISEC Coin Presentation
The USAISEC Coin presentation featured West Point Grads on the giving and receiving end.
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New Captains Lead with Vision
On June 13, 2020, members of the Class of 2020, sitting six feet apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic, graduated on the Plain, without any friends or family present.
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Panthers Owner Viola ’77 Brings the Stanley Cup Back to West Point
West Point grads are so nice, they brought the Stanley Cup back twice! NHL Florida Panthers owner and West Point graduate Vincent Viola ’77 brought the team and fellow members of the Long Gray Line, along with the prestigious Stanley Cup, back to his Rockbound Highland Home on Friday.
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Egner Hall Building Dedication
On October 24, in partnership with the Academy and the Directorate of Cadet Activities, WPAOG celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the renovation of Egner Hall, home to the West Point Band, Glee Club, and Spirit Band. Egner Hall, synonymous with music at West Point, now boasts modern rehearsal spaces, a digital acoustic system, and enhanced recording capabilities.
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Podcast: Leading From the Front with 2024 Nininger Award Recipient MAJ Floren Herrera ’13
In this episode, we talk with Major Floren Herrera, a 2013 West Point graduate and the 2024 recipient of the Nininger Award about his courageous service in his role in the Battle of Marawi.
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75th Annual Class of 1971 SCUSA
October 2-4, West Point welcomed more than 200 undergraduate students from over 100 universities and 20 countries at the 75th Annual Class of 1971 Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA).
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Anderson ’78 Honored by America’s Future Series
The America’s Future Series (AFS) announced that Darcy Anderson ’78, Vice Chairman of Hillwood and long-time advocate for the U.S. military and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, is the recipient of the prestigious 2024 5-Star Award honoring individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to leadership, service, and the defense of our nation’s values.
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